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    Mar 18, 2023 · Modified: Jun 6, 2023 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Adult Capri Sun Drink: fun and easy

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    Don’t let the kids have all the fun this summer, try out this adult Capri Sun drink at your next summer get together. These are super fun, easy and bright perfect for sipping in the sunshine.

    two adult capri suns on a wooden table.  One made with lemonade and the other made with fruit punch

    What is an Adult Capri Sun?

    An adult Capri Sun is basically a mixture of a fruit juice with a liquor mixed together in a plastic pouch that looks like a Capri Sun. The flavor of this cocktail can vary depending on which liquors and fruit juices you use.

    For the adult Capri Suns that we made, we used a combination of vodka and lemonade and a combination of rum and fruit punch. The resulting drinks tasted basically like lemonade with a little bite to it and a spicy fruit punch. These are so easy to make since they are just two ingredient vodka cocktails (or whatever liquor you choose to use).

    Occasions to mix this drink

    With the refreshing flavor and bright colors, this drink is perfect for many summer cocktail occasions such as:

    • barbecues
    • 4th of July parties
    • poolside sipping
    • beach days
    • spring and summer get togethers

    Drink variations

    The main key to this drink is the Capri Sun pouch. There are many different possible variations including:

    • Change up the liquor. For the ones below we used vodka and Light rum, but you could use a variety of different liquors such as:
      • any type of whiskey
      • Brandy
      • tequila
      • Gin
      • Amaretto
    • Change up the juice. For the ones we made below we used fruit punch and lemonade, but you can use a variety of different mixers such as:
      • orange juice
      • flavored lemonade such as cherry lemonade
      • iced tea
      • pineapple juice
    • Freeze them. If you want an extra cold slushy type drink, stick it in the freezer for a little while before drinking.

    A few other cocktail recipes that would be good in these pouches are: Vodka Raspberry Lemonade, Cherry Vodka Lemonade and the Fuzzy Navel Cocktail.

    How to make this drink:

    This drink is super easy to make with only two ingredients needed You can whip them up and 5 minutes or less.

    Equipment:

    • Capri Sun Pouches
    • jigger
    • cocktail shaker
    • Hawthorne strainer

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz vodka or rum
    • 4 oz lemonade or fruit punch
    • Ice
    two plastic drink pouches with straws next to a jigger, cocktail shaker and bottles of vodka, white rum, lemonade and fruit punch

    Instructions:

    Step one

    Start out by making sure you have everything you need to make your drink including straws, Capri Sun pouches, vodka, lemonade, fruit punch, light rum, jigger, shaker and ice.

    Step two

    Fill both your pouches and your shaker up with ice.

    measuring vodka with a jigger

    Step three

    Grab your vodka and your jigger. Use your jigger to measure 2 oz of vodka and toss it in your shaker.

    step four

    Grab your lemonade and your jigger. Use your jigger to measure 4 oz of lemonade and toss it in your shaker.

    Step five

    Place the top on your shaker and shake It up well. Typically it takes around 15 to 20 seconds or until the outside of the shaker is cool to the touch.

    step six

    Remove the top of the shaker and place the Hawthorne strainer over the shaker. Carefully pour your drink from the shaker into your Capri Sun pouch.

    If you desire, you can top off the pouch with additional lemonade.

    pouring fruit punch in a jigger

    Step seven

    Next up is the rum based adult Capri Sun. Take your jigger and measure 4 oz of fruit punch and dump it in your shaker.

    note: Make sure to rinse your shaker out and refill it with ice before getting started.

    step eight

    Grab your shaker and your rum. Measure 2 oz of rum and dump it in your shaker.

    step nine

    Pop the top on your shaker and shake it well for 15 to 20 seconds. The outside of the shaker should be cool to touch when finished.

    pouring drink from cocktail shaker into plastic drink pouch

    Step Five

    Remove the top of your shaker and carefully pour your drink from the shaker into your Capri Sun pouch.

    If you desire, you can top the pouch off with a little additional fruit punch.

    Recipe

    two adult capri suns next to the ingredients used to make the drinks

    Adult Capri Sun

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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Servings 2

    Equipment

    • Plastic Drink Pouches & Straws
    • jigger
    • cocktail shaker
    • Hawthorne strainer
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz Vodka or White Rum any liquor works
    • 4 oz Lemonade or Fruit Punch
    • Ice

    Instructions
     

    • Get together everything necessary to make the drink.
    • Add ice to both the drink pouches as well as the cocktail shaker.
    • Decide if you want to use vodka or rum and measure 2 – 3 oz of it with a jigger into the cocktail shaker.
      note: if you are making two drinks, use 4 – 6 oz
    • Decide if you want to use lemonade or fruit punch. Measure 4 – 5 oz of it with a jigger into the cocktail shaker.
      note: if you are making two drinks, use 8 – 10 oz
    • Put the top on the cocktail shaker and shake it up for 15 – 30 seconds. The ouside of the shaker should be cold to the touch.
    • Take the top off the shaker and put the strainer on top of the shaker. Pour your drink into the pouch.
    • Zip the pouch shut, insert the straw and enjoy!
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    Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

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