This vodka punch is a refreshing blend of fruit punch, pineapple juice, orange juice, vodka and lemon lime soda. Add some fresh fruit for garnish and you’ve got a delicious cocktail that’s perfect for a crowd!
When I’m entertaining, I like to offer a variety of drink recipes, both with and without alcohol. Some of my favorite options include a pomegranate margarita, cranberry mimosa, pineapple punch, champagne punch and this easy vodka punch.
Sometimes you need a special drink without a ton of effort. This vodka punch takes just minutes to put together, and has the perfect blend of fruity flavors. It’s one of my all time favorite punch recipes!
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Vodka Punch Ingredients
To make this cocktail recipe, you will need red fruit punch, pineapple juice, orange juice, fresh lime juice, vodka and lemon lime soda. You can garnish the drink with assorted fruit such as pineapple, lime slices, orange slices and maraschino cherries, as well as fresh mint.
How Do You Make Vodka Punch?
Pour the fruit punch, pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice and vodka into a large pitcher or punch bowl. Stir to combine, then chill the mixture for at least one hour to let the flavors blend. Add the lemon lime soda, then garnish with fresh fruit and mint.
Tips For The Perfect Drink
- Choose your favorite red fruit punch. Some great options include red Hawaiian punch, Minute Maid fruit punch or Simply fruit punch. I typically choose the refrigerated Minute Maid or Simply brands because they have a lighter, fresher flavor.
- I prefer to use refrigerated fresh pineapple and orange juice, as well as freshly squeezed lime juice for optimal results.
- You can store the mixture of vodka and juices in the fridge for up to 3 days before you plan to serve it. Add the lemon lime soda right before serving.
- Choose a high quality vodka such as Grey Goose, Ketel One, Tito’s or Absolut.
- Lime slices, orange slices and mint will float in a pitcher or punch bowl. Pineapple rings and cherries look beautiful, but they do sink. If you want to float pineapple and cherries in your punch bowl, add some ice, as the ice will float and help keep all the fruit at the surface.
Quick Tip
The fruit garnishes are optional, but I typically include them because they add flavor, color and texture to the drink.
Recipe FAQs
You can use as little or as much alcohol in your punch as you like. This vodka punch contains roughly 15% alcohol. You can go as low as 10% alcohol, or as high as 25% alcohol for a hard spirit such as vodka.
A cocktail is technically a punch if it contains the five elements of punch, which are alcohol, sugar, juice, water and spices. This vodka punch contains alcohol, sugar and water in the form of lemon lime soda, and fruit juice.
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Flavor Variations
This vodka party punch recipe is fabulous as-is, but there’s room to experiment and change some of the ingredients to suit your taste.
- Juice: You can use other types of juice such as cranberry juice cocktail, grapefruit juice, lemonade, cherry juice or pomegranate juice.
- Alcohol: Swap out the vodka for white rum or tequila blanco. You can also use a flavored vodka like citrus vodka, or try adding a splash of orange liqueur.
- Soda: Instead of lemon lime soda, try ginger ale or an unsweetened sparkling water or club soda.
- Garnishes: Feel free to add other garnishes such as mint sprigs or berries.
Everyone will be sure to love this vodka punch – and no one needs to know how easy it is to make!
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Vodka Punch
Ingredients
- 5 cups red fruit punch such as Hawaiian Punch or Minute Maid
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1½ cups orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 cups vodka
- 3 cups lemon lime soda
- garnishes such as maraschino cherries, orange slices, lime slices, mint and pineapple
Instructions
- Place the fruit punch, pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice and vodka in a punch bowl or large pitcher. Stir to combine.
- Chill for 1 hour to let the flavors blend.
- Add the lemon lime soda.
- Serve with garnishes such as orange slices, mint, limes, cherries and pineapple.
Notes
- I recommend using refrigerated fresh pineapple and orange juices, and freshly squeezed lime juice for the best results.
- You can store the combination of vodka and juices in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add the lemon lime soda right before serving.
- Lime slices, orange slices and mint will float in cups, pitchers and punch bowls. Cherries and pineapple tend to sink, but if you add ice, the ice will sit at the surface and help keep all the fruit afloat.
It’s so refreshing and delicious, perfect for any occasion. The combination of vodka, fruit juices, and a splash of soda is just unbeatable.
This is such a great punch recipe! I love the tangy, sweet flavors. I served it at a party this weekend, and it was a huge hit.
This was a hit at our last gathering! I will definitely make this again and again.
I’m so glad I found this recipe. It’s a perfect big batch drink for a milestone birthday party I’ll be posting. Thank you!