Description
The Lucky Leprechaun Cocktail is a vibrant, refreshing drink perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion. Combining sweet pineapple juice, zesty lime drink mix, and fizzy lemon-lime soda, this cocktail can be made boozy with gin or enjoyed as a delicious mocktail. It’s quick to prepare and serves a crowd with its bright, citrusy flavors and sparkling finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 package unsweetened lime flavored drink mix
- 1 (24 oz) can pineapple juice
- 1 liter lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7Up)
Optional Alcohol
- 1.5 cups gin (optional)
Instructions
- Mix base ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the pineapple juice and sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Add lime drink mix: Stir in the unsweetened lime flavored drink mix until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate soda: Slowly add the lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7Up) to the mixture to maintain fizz, then gently stir to combine.
- Add gin (optional): For the boozy version, stir in 1.5 cups of gin until mixed. Serve chilled and enjoy this lively cocktail!
Notes
- The drink mix should be unsweetened to balance the overall sweetness.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste if a sweeter or less sweet cocktail is preferred.
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the gin.
- Serve over ice to keep the cocktail cool and refreshing.
- Gently stir when adding soda to preserve carbonation.
