Cape Canaveral Launch Pad Cooler
Orange, pineapple, lime, and vodka make a bright, fizzy adult citrus drink. Adults 21+ only — serve responsibly and keep clearly labeled away from virgin drinks.
Food safety
Contains alcohol: serve only to adults 21 and older; never serve to anyone who will drive; keep out of reach of children. Wash limes before cutting and keep juice refrigerated.
Equipment
- Pitcher
- citrus juicer
- long spoon
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
- 1½ cups Florida orange juice (360 ml)
- 1 cup pineapple juice (240 ml)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 cups chilled sparkling water (480 ml)
- 2 cups ice (280 g)
- 6 fl oz vodka (1½ fl oz / 45 ml per serving) (180 ml)
- ½ cup cold water (120 ml)
- optional
Directions
Stir orange juice, pineapple juice, and lime juice in a pitcher.
Taste and add cold water if you prefer a lighter flavor.
Fill glasses with ice.
Pour juice mixture halfway into each glass and top with sparkling water.
Stir gently and serve.
For the adult version, measure in vodka and stir it into the pitcher just before serving; label the pitcher clearly and serve over ice.
Skill taught
Making a balanced juice-and-sparkling-water spritz.
Affordable substitution
Use canned pineapple juice and bottled lime juice.
Optional variation
Freeze a few orange juice cubes and use them in place of regular ice.
Leftovers and storage
Refrigerate the juice base for up to 2 days; add sparkling water when serving.