Name: Green Hawaiian Punch
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: Pineapple juice (2 cups); Limeade concentrate (1 cup, frozen or regular); Lemon-lime soda (4 cups; e.g., Sprite or 7UP); Kiwi-Strawberry juice (1 cup); Green food coloring (optional, a couple of drops); Ice (as desired); Lime wedges

I absolutely love making this Green Hawaiian Punch recipe because it’s not just delicious, but it’s also ridiculously easy to prepare—and let’s face it, who doesn’t love a drink that’s as beautiful as it is refreshing? Over the years, I’ve tweaked and perfected this recipe, making it a crowd-pleaser every single time.

How to make Green Hawaiian Punch

Green Hawaiian Punch is a brightly colored, fruit-flavored drink from the Hawaiian Punch brand. It’s non-carbonated, sweet, and caffeine-free, made to taste like a mix of tropical fruits rather than one specific fruit.

Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to whip up your Green Hawaiian Punch. Most ingredients can be found at your local store:

Pineapple juice (2 cups)
Limeade concentrate (1 cup, frozen or regular)
Lemon-lime soda (4 cups; e.g., Sprite or 7UP)
Kiwi-Strawberry juice (1 cup)
Green food coloring (optional, a couple of drops)
Ice (as desired)
Lime wedges, pineapple slices, or sliced kiwi for a tropical look when serving.

Instructions

Tips for the Best Green Hawaiian Punch

Prep Ahead for Parties: You can make the base (juice mixture) in advance and refrigerate it. Add the lemon-lime soda just before serving to keep it fizzy.
Serving Suggestion: Serve in clear glasses or a glass punch bowl to show off the gorgeous green color.
Frozen Fruit as Ice Cubes: Instead of regular ice cubes, freeze slices of kiwi, pineapple, or lime. This keeps your punch cool while infusing it with more tropical flavors.
For Adults: Turn it into a cocktail version by adding white rum, vodka, or coconut rum. Adjust the quantity depending on your preference, but don’t overpower the punch’s tropical flavor.

What to serve with

Green Hawaiian Punch is a vibrant, tropical drink that pairs beautifully with a range of dishes.

Fruit Platters: Serve a medley of fresh fruits like pineapple, kiwi, mango, strawberries, watermelon, and grapes. For an added twist, drizzle honey or sprinkle with coconut flakes for extra flavor.
Fruit Kebabs: Skewer chunks of tropical fruits such as pineapple, cantaloupe, kiwi, and berries for a colorful, handheld treat that’s easy to eat.
Smoothie Bowls: Create small smoothie bowls with blended mango and frozen berries topped with granola, shredded coconut, chia seeds, or sliced fruits.
Tropical Salsa: Serve a pineapple or mango salsa with tortilla chips. The sweet and tangy salsa flavor pairs perfectly with the tropical punch.

Ingredients Substitutes

If you’re looking to make Green Hawaiian Punch but don’t have all the ingredients on hand, there’s no need to worry! There are plenty of ingredient substitutes you can use to create a similar punch that’s just as vibrant and tropical.

1. Pineapple Juice

Original Purpose: Pineapple juice is the tropical base flavor of the punch. It adds sweetness and a hint of tanginess that pairs well with other fruity ingredients.

Substitutes:

Orange Juice: For a similarly sweet and citrusy taste, orange juice is an excellent substitute. It isn’t as tangy as pineapple juice but works well in tropical punches.
Mango Juice: Adds a rich, tropical sweetness with a slightly thicker texture than pineapple juice.
Apple Juice: While it’s less tropical, apple juice provides sweetness that can balance the other flavors in the punch. Add a splash of lime juice to mimic pineapple’s tang.
Passion Fruit Juice: A great alternative if you want to maintain a tropical vibe with a subtle tang.

2. Limeade Concentrate

Original Purpose: Limeade concentrate provides the tangy, zesty lime flavor that defines the “green” aspect of the punch. The concentrate is extra sweet and tart, which intensifies the flavor.

Substitutes:

Lime Juice + Simple Syrup: Combine fresh-squeezed lime juice with simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water heated until dissolved). This replicates the sweet and tart balance of limeade concentrate.
Lemonade Concentrate: While it’s less limey, lemonade concentrate can work in a pinch. Add a splash of lime juice to bring out the lime flavor.
Key Lime Juice: If available, this provides a tangier and slightly sweeter lime flavor. Just add sugar to balance it out.

3. Lemon-Lime Soda (e.g., Sprite/7UP)

Original Purpose: Lemon-lime soda adds fizz and light sweetness, balancing the punch’s flavors and making it more refreshing.

Substitutes:

Ginger Ale: Ginger ale is bubbly and sweet, though it has a spicier flavor than lemon-lime soda. Use it if you’re okay with a slight twist.
Club Soda + Lime Juice: For a less sweet, more refreshing option, combine sparkling water (or club soda) with a few splashes of lime juice. You can add some sugar or honey if needed to sweeten it.
Tonic Water: If you want a sophisticated, less sweet option, tonic water works. Its slight bitterness contrasts nicely with the fruit flavors.
Sparkling Lemonade: A pre-flavored sparkling lemonade works well, adding both fizz and citrus tang to the punch.

Final Thoughts

Homemade Green Hawaiian Punch is a surefire way to make any event feel cool and tropical. The combination of pineapple, lime, and kiwi flavors is perfectly sweet and tangy, while the vibrant color brings some island vibes to the table.

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