Step 1: Chill Everything

Before mixing, store all spirits, juices, and soda in the fridge. A chilled bucket keeps drinks cold longer with less ice dilution—smart for sunny gatherings.

Step 2: Build the Bucket

1. In a large, clean punch bowl or transparent bucket, add 1 cup coconut rum.

2. Pour in 1 cup melon liqueur—the sweetness balances the rum and lime.

3. Add ¾ cup blue curaçao slowly, admiring the hue as it pools.

Step 3: Add Juices

1. Stir in 1½ cups pineapple juice—this gives body and tropical taste.

2. Add ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice—sharp citrus to balance sweet tones.

Step 4: Add the Fizz

1. Top with 1 cup soda, pouring last to preserve carbonation.

2. Gently stir to integrate—but lightly, so the fizz holds.

Step 5: Ice It Up

1. Add plenty of ice cubes or a small ice ring. Large cubes help keep dilution minimal and cooling sustained.

Step 6: Garnish Oasis

1. Float lime wheels and pineapple chunk batons around the edges.

2. Tuck in blue gummy sharks—playful and thematic.

3. Insert fresh mint sprigs upright, giving brightness and aroma.

4. Add colorful straws and umbrellas—party-ready.

Step 7: Serve with Flourish

Provide reusable cups, ladles, or allow communal straws—whatever suits your vibe. This is a shared moment in a bucket, not a drink station.