Our hippie juice recipe is the perfect simple, easy, refreshing summer drink for a party. It’s a fruity, fun, Big Batch cocktail perfect to make for a crowd!
It’s not every day that I’ll post an “adult” beverage on Gonna Want Seconds. But this Hippie Juice recipe is so good, I couldn’t help but share. It works well at a party, sipping poolside, or just because. This drink has a lot going for it. It’s light, fruity, and easy to mix up in a hurry – no blender required! Hippie Juice is the perfect summer drink, but, of course, you can drink it year-round. I won’t tell.
This drink was originally meant to be assembled in a half-gallon juice container, which means it’s totally portable. By portable, I mean you can carry your unopened alcohol bottles to the neighborhood barbecue. Once you’re at your final destination, just add the ingredients to your juice container, give it a good shake and it’s ready to serve.
Not only will you have no need for a blender, but you also won’t even have a need for a mixing spoon!
This recipe produces a healthy quantity of hippie juice. And hey, with a larger quantity, you can share it with more people! I like to mix it in a larger container, like a gallon water jug. Once it’s mixed, serve your Hippie Juice straight from the container.
TIP: If by chance, you have any leftovers, you can easily store them in the freezer. I’m thinking leftovers are unlikely, just sayin’…
Try my Moonshines next: peach moonshine and apple pie moonshine! Both recipes make big batches!
What is Hippie Juice?
So why is it called Hippie Juice? There are a couple of possibilities. The first is because it’s said this recipe was first perfected at a summer music festival in the early 2000s. If you’ve ever been to a music festival, you know that they have a unique atmosphere. Picture tents, bonfires, and drum circles.
The second possible reason that this drink is called Hippie Juice is somewhat related to that. The portability of the drink puts it in a class of its own. You can lead a hippie lifestyle, selling seashells in the back of your van, and still have everything you need to make a pitcher of Hippie Juice.
The final theory is kind of a funny one. It’s been said that this recipe is called Hippie Juice because hippies are notorious for using whatever they find. And, in a way, this drink is a nice little mix of just about everything. From watermelon vodka to actual raspberries, Hippie Juice is quite eclectic.
No matter how the drink got its name, though, it’s absolutely delicious. Let’s face it, people have always come up with fascinating ways to make alcohol go down smoothly.
I know you’ll love how easy it is to take along to events with you, or just to mix up some easy Hippie Juice at home.
What I Love About This Recipe
- It’s such a refreshing cocktail on a hot day.
- I love how easy it is to make a big batch for parties!
- When I finish my cocktail, the sweet, boozy fruit is like an extra treat!
Hippie Juice Ingredients
- watermelon vodka
- Malibu Rum
- Triple Sec
- pink lemonade
- water
- strawberries
- lemon
- raspberries
- mint
How To Make Hippie Juice
- Stir all the alcohol, water, lemonade, and water.
- Add the fruits and serve over ice.
***See the full instructions below.
How to Make Low-Calorie Hippie Juice
I’ve served this at a few gatherings, and I invariably get asked how many calories are in the drink. It’s soooo sweet and soooo good, it can’t be low-cal, right? Seriously! Are we drinking Hippie Juice because it’s good for us? Its got alcohol in it for goodness sake! That said, you can modify the recipe a little bit to cut calories if you like.
First, let’s start with the lemonade mix. I like to use Country Time Pink Lemonade Mix when I make Hippie Juice, but there are certainly other sugar-free brands. It is very important to consider the impact of that, though. See, it’s been shown that when you mix artificial sweeteners with alcohol, the alcohol will affect you differently. Be very, very mindful of your consumption if you’re using sugar-free ingredients
There are of course several other recipes for Hippie Juice around the web, but few are really low-cal. For instance, the Hippie Juice Tipsy Bartender makes still contains fruit and full-sugar lemonade, and actually includes more vodka than I use.
When all is said and done, I don’t worry too much about the calories in Hippie Juice. It’s certainly not a healthy drink, but that’s not why I serve it. When you drink it (in moderation, of course), my theory is, it’s best to just enjoy it for what it is!
How Do You Make a Single Serving of Hippie Juice?
To be honest, I think it’s super easy to make a large batch of Hippie Juice – but a small batch is a little trickier. But sometimes, you just need to make a single serving, so here’s how I do it!
First, I make an 8-ounce serving of Country Time Lemonade in an 8-ounce liquid measuring cup. When you make a single serving of hippie juice you only use about 2 ounces of lemonade. Making an 8-ounce serving is just easier to portion out though. I like using a liquid measuring cup because of the built-in pouring spout. After that the recipe is easy!
Single Serving Hippie Juice
- 4 Ounces Lemonade
- 1 Ounce Watermelon Vodka
- 1/2 Ounce Malibu Rum
- 1/2 Ounce Triple Sec
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Serve over ice. Garnish with strawberries cut in half.
Can You Make Non-Alcoholic Hippie Juice?
Yes! You can make your Hippie Juice non-alcoholic with a little creativity. Of course, it has a flavor all of its own, but it’s still, super delicious!
- First, you’ll substitute the watermelon vodka with some watermelon juice. It doesn’t have to be fresh, don’t worry! There are “fruit punch” type blends you’ll find at the grocery store that are fresh and melon-y, and these will work just fine.
- Secondly, there’s the matter of the rum. Experiment around, but I’ve found the best substitutes for rum is white grape juice or even apple cider. Use apple juice if you feel the cider is too spicy.
- Lastly, you can just substitute orange juice for triple sec. It’ll add just the kick you need to make non-alcoholic Hippie Juice a success.
If you’re looking for another way to provide non-alcoholic drinks, there are other options, of course.
My recipe for Lime Rickey “mocktail” is perfect to serve alongside Hippie Juice for the kids or the designated drivers.
Recipe Notes For Hippie Juice:
- Make it Portable – Yes, you can make this drink portable! As I mentioned, you can just carry the ingredients along to wherever the party is and shake it up when you get there. Bring a gallon jug or a half-gallon juice container along; you can even put everything but the alcohol in ahead of time!
- Add the fruit and the spirits when you’re ready to serve. Peace out, friends!
- Drink Responsibly – I know I don’t need to tell you that. However, what I mean to say is that this recipe goes down soooo easy – it’s light, smooth, and tastes so refreshing that you might be tempted to drink it quickly! Fight the urge, my friends!
- Make it Pretty – Just because you’re mixing your drink on the go doesn’t mean you can’t make it look gorgeous. You can make a Hippie Juice recipe Facebook-worthy by adding a sprig of mint to the glass, serving over ice, and pouring over a few extra raspberries.
More Drinks and Delish Cocktails
- Creamsicle Drink
- Pear Martini
- Jungle Bird
- Sweet Red Sangria
- Cranberry Apple Bourbon Cocktail
- The Craiger Cocktail
- Apple Pie Moonshine
- Sloe Gin Fizz
- Christmas Sangria
- Brazilian Lemonade (non-alcoholic)
- Peach Iced Tea (non-alcoholic)
Tried This Recipe?
Leave a review, I love hearing your feedback! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hippie Juice
Ingredients
- 1 cup watermelon vodka
- 1/3 cup Malibu Rum
- 1/3 cup Triple Sec
- 4 scoops Country Time pink lemonade mix
- 4 cups water
- 1-3 cups strawberries sliced
- 1 lemon sliced and quartered
- 1 cup raspberries
- 4 sprigs fresh mint
Instructions
- Add watermelon vodka (1 cup), Malibu rum (1/3 cup), Triple Sec (1/3 cup), lemonade powder (4 scoops), and water (4 cups) in a pitcher and stir until lemonade dissolves. Add fruit and serve over ice.
Notes
- Make it Portable – Yes, you can make this drink portable! As I mentioned, you can just carry the ingredients along to wherever the party is and shake it up when you get there. Bring a gallon jug or a half-gallon juice container along; you can even put everything but the alcohol in ahead of time!
- Add the fruit and the spirits when you’re ready to serve. Peace out, friends!
- Drink Responsibly – I know I don’t need to tell you that. However, what I mean to say is that this recipe goes down soooo easy – it’s light, smooth, and tastes so refreshing that you might be tempted to drink it quickly! Fight the urge, my friends!
- Make it Pretty – Just because you’re mixing your drink on the go doesn’t mean you can’t make it look gorgeous. You can make a Hippie Juice recipe Facebook-worthy by adding a sprig of mint to the glass, serving over ice, and pouring over a few extra raspberries.
I can’t get powered pink lemonade….
Would you recommend powdered lemonade (regular yellow), raspberry lemonade (powered) or frozen concentrate pink lemonade?
Hi Victoria. I would use either the powdered yellow lemonade of the powdered raspberry lemonade. You can’t go wrong with either choice. Skip the frozen concentrate in this recipe.
This is so yummy! I added fresh lemon juice and a small can of pineapple juice. Awesome! We also made a huge batch to freeze in adult Capri sun bags for camping and they were great that way too. Thanks for the recipe!
You’re so welcome, Jen. I love your “adult Capri Suns” idea. Thanks for sharing!!
can you make this and can it in mason jars [seal in hot water] to be drank in a few months
Hi Bobby. I have not canned this so I’m unable to advice. Very sorry!
Yes I would like to know if I would be able to use new Amsterdam pink Whitney vodka pink lemonade flavor and use Hawaiian punch the blue one and mix those 2 together would they mix well
Hi Buddy. Gosh, I’m not sure about the sweetness. I would try to make a small amount and test it out! Best of Luck!!!
Making this today for my camping trip. Thanks for the recipe.
That’s perfect! Happy camping, Tami!
If one does not like watermelon flavored vodka, what other flavored vodka would do well.
You can use plain vodka, pineapple vodka, or even vanilla vodka. I hope you enjoy 🙂
The recipie says 4 scoops of powdered mix….the jar only comes with 1 quart and 2 quart markings in the lid…which mark do i use?
Thanks in advance
Hi, Cyndi! I read somewhere that a scoop of Country time is equivalent to 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons. For 4 scoops, you need 10.66 or just round it off to 11 tablespoons. That’s 0.17 quarts. Hope this helps!
Thank you Kathleen !!! This is Perfect for our Swingers party this weekend so I used your very handy chart to figure out what i would need for it to serve 40 people and its PERFECT!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! For the pansy who posted negativity, just because you didn’t care to take time to read everything doesn’t mean you could scroll through till you found the actual recipe duh! Please go be rude to someone who deserves it because this lady is AWESOME!!!!
How do I get to the chart. I can’t seem to find it and need a larger batch to make for Saturday.
Hi Lakota! Just adjust the serving size on the recipe card ❤️. Hope this helps!
I got tired of reading, No longer want to try hippy juice. Why can’t you put the ingredients at the beginning so some don’t have to read boring dribble?
Hi Dave. Gosh, I’m sorry to hear you’re unhappy with my article. Did you perhaps see, at the very top of the post, the large gray button that says, “Jump To Recipe”? I installed it on every post so that if you don’t want to read the article you can simply, easily, go directly to the recipe. Hope this helps <3
Sorry some are unhappy. But I’m so excited to try this recipe this weekend with my friend who’s visiting from out of town!! Thanks!! Xo
Thank you so much, Jillian! 😀 Enjoy!
Kathleen, evidently Dave didn’t see the Big Grey Box that says Jump To Recipe! Because if he had he wouldn’t have posted what he said
Thank you!❤️
I’m happy Dave no longer wants Hippie Juice. There is more for the rest of us! I love your article and the recipe. Hippie Juice is my go-to drink. And I love how it is flexible. I didn’t feel like vodka today so I swapped the watermelon vodka with watermelon rum this time. Other times I skip the triple sec and use orange juice.
I look forward to seeing more articles and recipes. <3
~Kate is Arizona
Cheers, Kate! Thank you for your positive review. I gotta try your tweaks soon! 🙂
*this is for Dave*
I’m not sure what boring dribble you’re referring to, but I read an amazing BLOG POST on a hippie juice that personally I’m now very excited to try, thanks to Kathleen! Have a great day Dave!
Thank you for your support, Destiny <3
Made this yesterday for a gals Mother’s Day celebration with my aunt, and WOW!!??
So happy you enjoyed! <3
gurl I need your help. It says 4 scoops well this s I bought has a top that is the scooper. Measure to the 1st line and it says 1 qt. Measure to the 2nd line and it says 2 qts. So I’m very confused you mean I gotta put 4 scoops of this in there and what line the 1st or 2nd.. that just seems like it will be a lot of lemonade for what little bit of liquor this recipes call for.. 4 scoops to the 2 at line would make 6 qts of lemonade… I would never get a buzz off this making it this way… very confused please help I wanna take to the beach this weekend. I have everything just don’t know how to mix it with this big scooper cap
Hi Harley Halo. So the container I used had a small scoop inside. 4 scoops of that size are 2/3 cup of the mix and when water is added it makes 2 quarts. So just use a measuring cup and use 2/3 c of the mix instead of the scoops. Hope you enjoy! <3
When you say 4 scoops how big is the scoop….my lemonade didnt come with a scoop it came with the measuring lid.
Hey Kirsten! I totally understand the debacle with the measuring lid. I believe it equals out to about 1/3 cup of the Country Time Pink Lemonade and the recipe calls for 4 cups of water. Hope you enjoy!
When you say 4 scoops how big is the scoop….my lemonade didnt come with a scoop it came with the measuring lid. Also how much water?
I Absolutely love this drink it is very refreshing on these t hot summer nights camping. I did replace the Watermelon vodka with watermelon snaps it is absolutely delicious also.
Everyone that tried it loved it. I have give this recipe out to many people.
So glad it was a hit!
Natches?????or Batches….You enjoyed way too much…lol
This was amazing!! Everyone loved it. Had to make 4 natches
Hi, Quin! So glad you like this! Super refreshing, right? Thanks for the rating! 🙂
Can I switch it up and add more Malibu and less Vodka? It sounds delish! Making this for my next camping trip for sure!!
Hey Crystal! Sure you can. It will be delish!! Happy camping <3
Can I use strawberries and peaches instead of lemon and raspberries????
Sure Can!
Trying this tonight! Can I make it ahead of time without the ice so not to water it down!?
Yes! 🙂
Loved it. Very refreshing and not too sweet! Made exactly as written and drank every drop
Thank you, Sherri! Glad you enjoyed!:) <3