Refreshing Vodka Bucket
Elevate your next gathering with this vibrant and invigorating Refreshing Vodka Bucket, a show-stopping party drink that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Combining smooth vodka with zesty lemon-lime soda, tangy pineapple and orange juices, and a splash of sweet grenadine, this fruity cocktail is brimming with tropical vibes. Fresh lime juice and mint leaves add a zesty burst of aroma, while an assortment of colorful fruits provides a festive garnish that's perfect for sharing. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this ice-filled vodka bucket is ideal for serving a crowd and guarantees a fun, laid-back way to celebrate. Whether ladled into glasses or sipped directly with playful straws, this big-batch cocktail is bound to be the star of any event!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 ml Vodka
- 500 ml Lemon-Lime Soda (e.g., Sprite)
- 500 ml Pineapple Juice
- 250 ml Orange Juice
- 30 ml Grenadine Syrup
- 1 piece Fresh Lime
- 10 pieces Mint Leaves
- 1 bucket (enough to fill the container halfway) Ice Cubes
- 1 cup Assorted Fruits (e.g., orange slices, pineapple chunks, berries)
Instructions
1. Begin by selecting a clean medium-sized bucket or a large drink container to serve as your vodka bucket.
2. Fill the bucket halfway with ice cubes to chill the drink and keep it refreshing.
3. Pour 250 ml of vodka into the bucket over the ice.
4. Add 500 ml of lemon-lime soda, 500 ml of pineapple juice, and 250 ml of orange juice to the bucket, stirring gently with a large spoon to combine.
5. Slowly drizzle 30 ml of grenadine syrup into the bucket to create a beautiful gradient effect. Let it settle before stirring lightly.
6. Squeeze the juice of 1 fresh lime into the mixture, then toss the lime wedges into the bucket for added citrus flavor.
7. Add 10 mint leaves to the bucket, gently bruising them with your hands before adding to release their aroma.
8. Mix in 1 cup of assorted fruits (such as orange slices, pineapple chunks, and berries) for decoration and added flavor.
9. Stir the mixture gently, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
10. Serve immediately using a ladle to pour the vodka bucket into individual glasses, or enjoy straight from the bucket with fun, colorful straws!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 103 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.1 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1322 mg | 28% | |
*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.
