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Green Punch is the bright, fruity party drink that practically glows on the table, and it became our go-to after the girls asked for a “monster” colored drink for a Halloween party a few years back. It takes just three ingredients and a few minutes to stir together, so it is every bit as easy as our 3-ingredient pink punch but in a fun, vibrant green.
It is naturally kid-friendly, easy to spike for the adults, and perfect for everything from baby showers to St. Patrick’s Day.
Green Punch Quick Look
- 🕐 Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🍴 Cook Time: 0 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 10 minutes
- 🍽 Serving: 8 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 134kcal
- 🌶 Flavor Profile: Sweet, tangy, and fruity with bright lemon-lime and berry flavor
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, as simple as our pink punch
Quick Answer
Whisk four tablespoons of Country Time lemonade powder into four cups of water in a large pitcher until fully dissolved. Stir in four cups of green berry Hawaiian Punch until combined, then add sliced fruit like lime, kiwi, star fruit, apple, and grapes. Serve the green punch over ice, or chill it until party time.
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Why This Recipe Works
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- Two simple bases do all the work. Lemonade powder and green berry Hawaiian Punch combine into a sweet-tangy flavor with that signature bright green color, no food dye needed.
- Dissolving the powder first matters. Whisking the lemonade powder into water before adding the punch keeps it from clumping, so every sip is smooth.
- It is endlessly customizable. Float in any green fruit you like, swap the punch flavor, or spike it for adults; the base recipe stays the same.
- The color is a showstopper. The vivid green makes it perfect for themed parties from Halloween to St. Patrick’s Day to baby showers.
- It scales up in seconds. Keep the same one-to-one ratio of water-lemonade base to Hawaiian Punch and make as big a batch as your punch bowl holds.
- No special equipment needed. All you need is a pitcher and a whisk, which makes this an easy drink to throw together at the last minute.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It uses just three simple ingredients and comes together in about ten minutes.
- The bright green color makes it the star of any party table, no artificial dye required.
- It is naturally non-alcoholic and kid-friendly, but easy to spike for the grown-ups like our blueberry lemonade cocktail.
Key Ingredients
- Green Berry Hawaiian Punch: This is what gives the punch its bright green color and sweet berry flavor; look for it near the other Hawaiian Punch flavors.
- Country Time Lemonade Mix: The powdered lemonade adds a tangy lemon-lime kick that balances the sweet punch.
- Water: Used to dissolve the lemonade powder and create the base of the punch.
- Fresh Green Fruit: Sliced lime, kiwi, star fruit, Granny Smith apple, and white grapes float on top for a beautiful, fresh garnish.
- Ice: Serve over ice or add an ice ring to keep the whole batch cold without watering it down.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
- Make it fizzy: swap some of the water for lemon-lime soda or ginger ale for a bubbly green punch.
- Spike it: add vodka, white rum, or coconut rum for an adults-only version.
- Add sherbet: float scoops of lime or pineapple sherbet for a creamy, frothy punch.
- Change the fruit: use any green fruit you like, or skip the fruit entirely for a simpler pour.
- Try other colors: use a different Hawaiian Punch flavor to match your party, like our pink punch.
How to Make Green Punch
- In a large pitcher, add the water and Country Time lemonade powder.
- Whisk until the lemonade powder is fully dissolved and the base is smooth.
- Pour in the green berry Hawaiian Punch and stir until combined.
- Add your desired sliced green fruit, stir gently, and serve over ice.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Dissolve the powder first. Whisk the lemonade mix into the water before adding the punch so it does not clump.
- Chill everything ahead. Use cold water and refrigerated punch so the drink is ready to serve right away.
- Use an ice ring. Freeze an ice ring with fruit inside to keep the punch cold without diluting it.
- Add fruit just before serving. Fresh fruit looks best added right before the party so it stays vibrant.
- Taste and adjust. Add a little more lemonade powder for tang or more water to mellow the sweetness.
- Double for a crowd. Keep the one-to-one ratio and scale up to fill a punch bowl.
- Spike it separately. Keep the base non-alcoholic and offer liquor on the side so kids and adults can both enjoy it.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
This bright green punch is made for a party table, so ladle it from a big punch bowl with a ring of frozen fruit floating on top. It is perfect for Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, baby showers, and birthday parties, right alongside our pink punch for a colorful drink station.
For a grown-up gathering, set out a bottle of vodka or rum so guests can spike their own glass, and serve it next to our Kiss on the Lips drink and a cherry limeade cocktail for a full punch bar. Garnish each glass with a slice of star fruit for a fancy touch.
Pair it with finger foods, cupcakes, and a fruit tray for an easy party spread the kids will love. However you serve it, the glowing green color is guaranteed to get everyone reaching for a cup.
Green Punch FAQs
The green color comes from green berry Hawaiian Punch, so there is no need for added food coloring. Combined with lemonade, it gives the Green Punch its bright, glowing green shade.
This Green Punch is naturally non-alcoholic and kid-friendly. To make it for adults, simply stir in vodka, white rum, or coconut rum, or set the liquor out so guests can spike their own glass.
Yes. Stir together the lemonade base and Hawaiian Punch up to a day ahead and refrigerate. Add the fresh fruit and ice just before serving so the Green Punch looks vibrant and stays cold.
Green fruits look beautiful floating in Green Punch, like sliced lime, kiwi, star fruit, Granny Smith apple, and white grapes. The fruit is optional but makes a gorgeous garnish.
Use a fruit-filled ice ring instead of regular ice cubes, since it melts slowly. You can also chill all the ingredients ahead so you do not need as much ice in the Green Punch.
Green Punch is perfect for Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, baby showers, birthdays, and any party that needs a fun colored drink. It is easy to batch in a punch bowl for a crowd.
Pair this punch with boozy salted caramel pudding shots for a sweet one two combo.
Another crowd pitcher we love is this 5 ingredient pineapple coconut lemonade.
Want a creamy tropical pitcher next to this one? Our tropical fruit punch recipe has you covered.
Green Punch
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 tablespoons country time lemonade powder mix
- 4 cups green berry Hawiian Punch
- 2 limes thin sliced, optional*
- 1 star fruit thin sliced, optional
- 1 granny smith apple seeded and diced, optional
- 2 kiwi peeled and sliced thin, optional
- 1 cup white grapes cut in half, optional
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, add the water and lemonade powder and whisk until dissolved.4 cups water, 4 tablespoons country time lemonade powder mix
- Add Hawaiian punch and mix until combined.4 cups green berry Hawiian Punch
- Add desired fruits. Mix, enjoy!2 limes, 1 star fruit, 1 granny smith apple, 2 kiwi, 1 cup white grapes
Notes
- Chill Ingredients: Make sure to use cold water and other ingredients. This keeps the punch refreshing and ready to serve.
- Use Fresh Fruit: Fresh, ripe fruit will give the best flavor and visual appeal.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the punch before serving and adjust the sweetness with more lemonade powder or juice if needed.
- Serve Over Ice: For an extra-cold drink, serve the punch over ice cubes.
- Garnish Glasses: Rim the glasses with green sprinkles or sugar for a fun, festive touch.
- Make It Sparkle: Adding a splash of sparkling water or soda just before serving gives the punch a delightful fizz.
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Set this glowing green punch out next to our pink punch for a colorful drink station everyone will love.
the kids want to have a st. patrick’s day party this year. going to be making this for sure!
Such a fun colour!! Very much like a football field green.
Love how easy this is, and the cut fruit is the perfect garnish! 😀