Sparkling Strawberry Punch Recipe (Non-Alcoholic)
Try this Sparkling Pineapple Punch for your next party! Sweet pineapple juice is paired with bubbly ginger ale, fresh fruit, and mint for a refreshing non-alcoholic punch!
When you want to turn your average summer day into a fun, special party, this fizzy pineapple punch is the perfect solution! We were getting ready to fire up the grill for meal prepping a few weeks ago when a friend called for an impromptu visit. I hadn’t seen them in nearly two years, so suddenly it felt like a little reunion! We already had plenty of food, but we’re not soda drinkers and only had a little sweet tea left, so I wanted to whip up a tasty beverage to celebrate. We liked it so much, I’ve tested it out several times since then with different substitutions and took some photos to share with you! Bookmark this one for your next pool party or cookout, you’ll love how stress-free this is when you’ve got a houseful of guests running around!
Why You’ll Love This Pineapple Punch Recipe
- Simple to Make – You only need 5 ingredients, and all you have to do is pour, freeze, and stir.
- Easy to Prep – The pineapple ice is so easy to make ahead of time, so when you’re ready to serve, you just pour all the ingredients together, stir, and pour!
- Adds Special Flare to Any Occasion – It’s rare to find a celebratory drink that both children and adults love! It’s fizzy and fruity and feels right for a party.
Pineapple Punch Recipe Ingredients
This might just be my favorite non-alcoholic party punch because it’s so flavorful and refreshing, but requires so few ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
- Canned pineapple juice – You want 100% juice, plain, unsweetened. Avoid cocktail mixes as they are super sweet.
- Ginger ale – Feel free to use diet or sugar-free versions if you prefer! If you like a hint of spice with your sweetness, swap with ginger beer (it is still non-alcoholic). A lemon-lime soda like sprite or 7-up can also work, but it does make the recipe a bit sweeter. If you want it less sweet, replace the ginger ale with club soda.
- Fresh pineapple and strawberries – Chopped. Fresh berries seem to hold a nicer shape, but feel free to use frozen fruit if you prefer! Strawberries can be swapped out for raspberries, peaches, blueberries, or your favorite fruit.
- Fresh mint leaves – I love the herby flavor this brings to our fruity punch! Basil is another great option, especially if you want to balance out the sweetness.
- Optional garnishes: lemons, limes, orange slices, pineapple wedges, sliced strawberries, maraschino cherries, fresh herbs
How to Make Pineapple Punch
Start by dicing up fresh pineapple pieces, adding them to an ice tray. I added chopped mint for beautiful color, too! Pour one cup of the pineapple juice over the fruit and place in the freezer overnight. This step makes deliciously flavorful ice cubes so the punch never gets watered down as it sits!
Once the ice cubes have frozen and you are ready to serve your drink, add your fresh fruit and fancy pineapple ice cubes to a large pitcher or large punch bowl. Pour the punch ingredients (pineapple juice and ginger ale) over the fruit and ice, then stir in a few mint leaves. Voila, that is all it takes!
How to Make This Punch Ahead of Time
The ice cubes can be prepped days ahead of time, but wait until you plan on serving the punch to make it. The ginger ale loses its carbonation over time, so this isn’t a punch you want to prepare in advance.
Pineapple Strawberry Punch Recipe Variations
- Add sherbet – A scoop of sherbet in your glass melts and adds a lovely, creamy texture! If you like cream soda, you’ll love this variation. If you’re serving this from a punch bowl, you could have the sherbet right in the bowl, and each person could scoop their preferred amount.
- Make it boozy – Skip the ginger ale and pour in champagne or your favorite sparkling wine! Alternatively, you could make as-is and serve spiked versions with a shot of vodka or rum.
- Try other fruits – You could use raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, even peaches in place of the strawberries! Consider replacing half of the pineapple juice with mango juice for a fun blend!
- Go a little spiced – Swap the ginger ale for ginger beer if you want a bit of spice to contrast the sweet juice! It is still non-alcoholic and safe for kids.
Tips for Making Non Alcoholic Punch
- Make sure to purchase plain pineapple juice, not a cocktail base or juice that’s been sweetened or flavored in any way.
- If needed, you’re welcome to use diet ginger ale or your favorite low-sugar alternative. For a spicier punch, use ginger beer (yes, it is still non-alcoholic)!
- Fresh or frozen pineapple can be used in this recipe. Canned would work too, but only if you buy pineapple packed in its own juices. Pineapple packed in syrup would be far too sweet.
How to Store Pineapple Punch
The carbonation in the ginger ale does not last, so I do not recommend storing this for later. You can always store the ice cubes in the freezer (best within 1 year, but they’re safe to consume indefinitely) in a freezer-safe container.
More Non-Alcoholic Party Drinks:
- Strawberry Lemonade
- Vanilla Peach Tea
- Sparkling Watermelon Coolers
- Watermelon Limeade
- Passion Fruit Iced Tea
Get the Recipe: Punch with Pineapple Juice and Ginger Ale
Ingredients
- 1 (48 ounce) can pineapple juice
- 1 2 liter container of ginger ale
- 4 cups pineapple, chopped
- 3 cups strawberries, chopped
- 1/8 cup fresh mint leaves
Instructions
For the Fresh Pineapple Ice Cubes:
- Add 1 cup chopped pineapple chunks to a standard ice cub tray. Add mint leaves if desired.
- Pour 1 cup pineapple juice over the fruit and freeze overnight.
For the Pineapple Strawberry Punch:
- Add the fruit, mint, and pineapple ice cubes to the bottom of a pitcher or punch bowl.
- Pour the remaining pineapple juice and half of the ginger ale in the pitcher and stir.
- Add additional ginger ale as the Pineapple Ice Cubes begin to melt.
