Bring a burst of sunshine to your day with this vibrant Copycat Sunny Delight recipe! This homemade take on the classic citrus drink combines freshly squeezed orange, tangerine, pineapple, lemon, and lime juices for a perfectly tangy-sweet blend packed with natural fruit flavors. A touch of sugar and water balances the tartness, while a hint of optional orange food coloring adds that nostalgic, sunny glow. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is effortlessly easy to whip up and best served chilled over ice for a refreshing treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a zesty midday pick-me-up, this DIY Sunny D copycat drink will brighten up any occasion with its bold citrus zing! Keywords: homemade Sunny Delight, citrus drink recipe, refreshing fruit punch, no-cook juice blend.
In a large pitcher or mixing bowl, combine the orange juice, tangerine juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and lime juice.
Stir in the sugar and water until the sugar is completely dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste if necessary.
If desired, add a couple of drops of orange food coloring to enhance the visual appeal of your drink.
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve over ice and enjoy your homemade copycat Sunny Delight!
Calories |
649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.4 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1696 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.