The first time I whipped up this Pineapple Lemonade on a sweltering summer afternoon, my entire kitchen was transformed. The bright, sugary scent of the Countrytime lemonade powder hit me first, followed by the tropical punch of opening that big can of pineapple juice. I remember the condensation already forming on the metal as I poured, the sound of fizzing Sprite promising pure refreshment. It was one of those happy accidents—throwing together what I had on hand for a barbecue—that turned into an absolute legend among my friends and family. Now, it’s my non-negotiable signature drink for any gathering under the sun. It tastes like sunshine and celebration in a glass.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’re going to adore this recipe because it delivers an incredible, crowd-pleasing flavor with almost zero effort. It’s the perfect bridge between the classic lemonade stand taste we all crave and a fun, fizzy tropical twist. From my experience, it pleases both the kids who want something sweet and the adults looking for a vibrant, non-alcoholic sip. It’s incredibly scalable, impressively fast to make, and I promise, the moment you take that first sweet-tart, effervescent sip, you’ll understand why it’s never lasted more than an hour at any of my parties.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Countrytime Lemonade Mix
- 3 Cups Cold Water
- 1 Can of chilled pineapple juice (46 oz)
- 2 Cans of chilled Sprite (or 7-Up)
Now, let’s talk about these ingredients because choices here matter. That Countrytime Lemonade Mix is non-negotiable for me—I’ve tried fresh lemon juice and sugar, and while it’s lovely, it doesn’t give that distinct, nostalgic “lemonade” punch that this mix delivers. It’s the soul of the drink. Chilling your pineapple juice and Sprite beforehand is a game-changer. I made the mistake once of using room-temperature ingredients, and you have to add so much ice it becomes diluted. Starting cold means your drink is instantly ready. And for the Sprite, the lemon-lime soda is key; I tried it with ginger ale once, and it completely changed the flavor profile in a way my guests didn’t love as much.(See the next page below to continue…)