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If you’re looking for an easy summer drink that’s light, fruity, and perfect for sharing, this Hippie Juice Recipe is it. It’s sweet, refreshing, and made with simple ingredients that come together fast for BBQs, pool days, parties, and casual warm-weather get-togethers.
What makes this recipe work is how easy and crowd-friendly it is. It has that fun, fruity punch-style flavor readers love, but it’s still simple enough to mix up without any fuss — the kind of drink that disappears fast once everyone has a glass.
If you’re planning a party, you might also love my Planters Punch, Jungle Bird, or a fun batch-style favorite like Apple Pie Moonshine.
What Is Hippie Juice?
Hippie Juice is a sweet, fruity summer cocktail made with watermelon vodka, lemonade, triple sec, fresh fruit, and sometimes a splash of rum. It’s light, refreshing, and easy to make in a big batch, which is why it’s such a popular drink for BBQs, pool days, parties, and warm-weather get-togethers.
One of the best things about Hippie Juice is how simple and portable it is. You don’t need a blender or any fancy equipment — just mix everything in a large pitcher, drink dispenser, or lidded container, chill it well, and serve. Give it a good stir or gentle shake before pouring, and you’re ready to go.
✨ Before You Begin
✨ This is a true party drink: Hippie Juice makes a generous batch, which makes it perfect for BBQs, pool days, potlucks, and warm-weather get-togethers.
✨ No blender needed: You don’t need any special equipment for this recipe — just a large pitcher, drink dispenser, or clean gallon jug with a lid.
✨ It’s easy to transport: If you’re taking it to a party, mix it in a sealed container and keep it chilled until serving.
✨ Shake or stir before serving: The ingredients can settle as it sits, so give it a good stir or gentle shake before pouring.
What I Love About This Recipe
This Hippie Juice Recipe is sweet, fruity, and wonderfully refreshing on a hot day.
It’s easy to make in a big batch, so it’s perfect for summer parties, BBQs, pool days, and casual get-togethers.
The fresh fruit soaks up all that sweet cocktail flavor, so every glass comes with a little boozy fruit treat at the end.
Hippie Juice Ingredients + Key Notes
Watermelon vodka: Gives this drink its signature fruity summer flavor.
Malibu rum: Adds a light coconut flavor that makes the drink feel tropical and fun.
Triple sec: Brings a sweet orange note that balances the lemonade and fruit.
Pink lemonade: The main mixer. It keeps the drink sweet, tart, bright, and refreshing.
Water: Helps lighten the cocktail so it’s easy to sip.
Strawberries, lemon, and raspberries: Fresh fruit makes the drink pretty, flavorful, and party-ready.
Mint: Optional, but it adds a fresh finish that makes the whole drink feel extra refreshing.
🥣 How to Make Hippie Juice
Mix the drink: Stir together the watermelon vodka, Malibu rum, triple sec, pink lemonade, and water in a large pitcher or drink dispenser.
Add the fruit: Stir in the strawberries, lemon slices, raspberries, and mint.
Serve cold: Chill until ready to serve, then pour over ice. See the full recipe card below for exact amounts and instructions.
⭐ Pro Tips
⭐ Make It Portable
Hippie Juice is a great make-and-take party drink. Mix it in a large pitcher, drink dispenser, gallon jug, or clean half-gallon juice container with a lid. If you’re taking it to a party, you can mix the lemonade and water ahead of time, then add the alcohol and fruit when you’re ready to serve.
⭐ Drink Responsibly
This drink is light, sweet, and refreshing, so it goes down very easily. Serve it over plenty of ice, sip slowly, and enjoy responsibly.
⭐ Make It Pretty
For a party-ready glass, serve Hippie Juice over ice with fresh raspberries, sliced strawberries, lemon slices, and a sprig of mint.
Can You Make Low-Calorie Hippie Juice?
Yes, you can make Hippie Juice a little lighter by using sugar-free pink lemonade mix or a lower-sugar lemonade. Just keep in mind that this is still an alcoholic cocktail, not a health drink, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation.
If you use sugar-free lemonade, the flavor may be slightly different depending on the brand. I recommend mixing a small test glass first, then adjusting the lemonade, water, or fruit to taste before making the full batch.
How Do You Make a Single Serving of Hippie Juice?
Hippie Juice is easiest to make as a big-batch cocktail, but you can absolutely make one glass when you want a smaller serving.
For one serving, combine:
4 ounces lemonade
1 ounce watermelon vodka
1/2 ounce Malibu rum
1/2 ounce triple sec
Shake or stir well, then serve over ice. Garnish with fresh strawberries, raspberries, lemon slices, or mint if you like.
Can You Make Non-Alcoholic Hippie Juice?
Yes! You can make a fun non-alcoholic version of Hippie Juice by replacing the alcohol with fruit juices.
Use watermelon juice in place of the watermelon vodka, white grape juice or apple juice in place of the Malibu rum, and orange juice in place of the triple sec. Mix everything with pink lemonade, fresh fruit, and plenty of ice for a sweet, fruity party drink everyone can enjoy.
🍹 More Easy Summer Drinks & Party Cocktails
Blue Hawaiian – A bright, beachy drink with pineapple and coconut flavors.
Creamsicle Drink – A sweet, creamy cocktail that tastes like a nostalgic summer treat.
Pineapple Margarita – A tropical twist on a classic margarita with bright, juicy flavor.
Pink Margarita – A fun, colorful margarita that’s perfect for summer parties.
Brazilian Lemonade (non-alcoholic) – A creamy, citrusy drink that’s incredibly refreshing.
Lime Rickey (non-alcoholic) – A crisp, bubbly lime drink that’s light and refreshing.
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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.
Hi what is the recipes for 60 people
my Country Time Pink Lemonade does not have a scoop in it, the lid has a 1 quart and a 2-quart measurement mark inside the lid, are you making 1 quart of lemonade for this recipe?
Hi Big Jim. If you’ve lost the scoop, using 1/3 a cup of the lemonade mix should work! Hope that’s helpful.
can this be made with frozen pink lemon aid instead of the powder
Hi, Amber. I haven’t tried that but that sounds perfect!
Smash hit! People sure love cut-up fruit in mason jars. It seems like you’re just enjoying a refreshing lemonade with a fun straw and sprig of mint and bam! You were right to warn about that.
The amount of sugar? That I kept under my hat.
Thanks, Kimberly! I’m so glad this was a hit! 🙂
Love the recipe but I saw in the nutrition section it said it has 128g of protein. How is this possible?
Oops, sorry, Sharrai. It’s been recalculated and corrected. Thank you!
Hi,
I’m going to attempt to make this drink for my daughter’s college graduation. We are having a bbq w/family & friends & I want to make this in a 3 gallon drink dispenser I have. Do you happen to know how I can figure out amounts of ingredients needed for 3 gallons?
Thank you!
Jeff
Hey Jeff, I’m sorry I haven’t measured it to know exactly. Please let us know if you measure it!
When you say 4 scoops lemonade, what do you mean? 4 capfuls? Thank you!
Hi Kelli the scoop comes in the canister of lemonade. 🙂
The scoop is not in canister. 1/4 or 1/8 cup???
Oh Gotcha! The enclosed scoop holds 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons. <3
I made this a couple of years ago. I stored it in mason jars along with the fruit over night. Turned out really yummy!!
That’s great, Kimberly! Thanks for your positive feedback 🙂
hi, I am having a birthday party for my husband. Can you write down the recipe for me for 100 guests.
Thank you
Helene
Hi, Helene! Here’s for 100 people:
25 cup watermelon vodka
8.33 cup Malibu Rum
8.33 cup Triple Sec
100 scoops Country Time pink lemonade mix
100 cups water
25-75 cups strawberries sliced
25 lemon sliced and quartered
25 cup raspberries
100 sprigs fresh mint