Ingredients

Scale

To make Mermaid’s Sparkle Punch, you’ll need:
Base Ingredients:

4 cups pineapple juice
3 cups lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)
2 cups coconut water or coconut soda
2 cups blue sports drink (like blue Gatorade or Powerade)
1 cup white grape juice or apple juice (for sweetness)
Optional Alcohol Additions (for adult version):
1 ½ cups coconut rum or vodka
1 bottle sparkling wine or champagne (for extra fizz)
Sparkle & Garnish:
½ teaspoon edible glitter (blue or silver works best) or luster dust
Slices of lemon, lime, and pineapple
Fresh blueberries or raspberries
Maraschino cherries
Ice cubes (regular or made with frozen juice for more flavor)

Instructions

Now that you have your ingredients ready, let’s dive into the steps for making this delightful Mermaid’s Sparkle Punch. It’s as easy as pie, and I promise you’ll feel like a culinary superstar!

Step 1: Prepare your serving bowl or pitcher

Choose a large punch bowl, beverage dispenser, or tall glass pitcher. Clear glass is ideal so the ocean-blue shimmer is visible. Add plenty of ice cubes to keep the punch chilled.

Step 2: Mix the juices

Pour the pineapple juice, coconut water, and white grape juice into the bowl. Stir gently to blend the base flavors. These juices provide the sweetness and tropical backbone of the punch.

Step 3: Add the sparkle

Stir in the edible glitter or luster dust. This is the magical ingredient that makes the punch shimmer like the ocean. Use just enough for a sparkling effect without overpowering the drink.

Step 4: Introduce the blue wave

Pour in the blue sports drink to create that vibrant mermaid-inspired color. Stir slowly to swirl the blue throughout the punch.

Step 5: Add fizz and freshness

Right before serving, pour in the lemon-lime soda. This provides the bubbly sparkle and refreshing citrus zing that ties the punch together. For adult versions, add coconut rum or sparkling wine at this stage.

Step 6: Garnish beautifully

Float lemon and lime slices, pineapple chunks, and a handful of berries in the punch. Add a few maraschino cherries for a pop of contrasting color.

Step 7: Serve with style

Ladle the punch into individual glasses, making sure each glass gets a touch of fruit and sparkle. For added flair, garnish glasses with sugar-rimmed edges or a wedge of pineapple on the rim.

Notes

Large punch bowl or beverage dispenser
Wooden spoon or ladle
Measuring cups
Sharp knife for slicing fruit
Serving glasses

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: None
Category: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 130
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g