Summer Pineapple Strawberry Cooler

I am ready for summer! This recipe just puts me in the summer mood. Come-on sunshine! Pineapple juice, limeade and club soda make a refreshing drink that goes beautifully with all kinds of summer fruit. And with strawberries in season right now, they make a perfect match.

pineapple cooler

Ingredients

  • 1 12-ounce can frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 6-ounce can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
  • 4 cups cold water * 1 liter club soda, chilled
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh strawberries (optional)
  • Short (6-inch) wooden skewers
  • Assorted fruits such as halved orange slices, halved lime slices, orange sections, raspberries, strawberries, sliced kiwifruit, and mint sprigs

Directions

In a large pitcher combine pineapple juice concentrate, limeade, and water. Chill for at least 30 minutes. To serve, transfer fruit juice mixture to pitchers; add club soda, ice cubes, and fresh strawberries.

Serve with Fruit Swizzle Sticks, if desired.
Makes 14 (6-ounce) servings.

Fruit Swizzle Sticks: On short (6-inch) wooden skewers, thread assorted fruits and mint sprigs. Make-Ahead Tip: Up to 24 hours ahead, prepare the juice mixture and chill well. Proceed as directed.

Sit back, soak up the sunshine sipping a sweet drink and enjoy summer.
Recipe from Daily Recipes, find more fun summer drinks here.

10 comments for “Summer Pineapple Strawberry Cooler”

  1. Gravatar of Shirley ConnerShirley Conner
    Posted Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 6:36:52 PM

    This looks so pretty and refreshing. Can't wait to try it.

  2. Gravatar of Kay ClarkKay Clark
    Posted Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:42:43 PM

    This looks wonderful!

  3. Gravatar of JenniferJennifer
    Posted Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 7:04:53 PM

    I am going to try this but instead of ice I think I am going to freeze pineapple juice in an ice tray can not wait to go to the store..

  4. Gravatar of CandissCandiss
    Posted Saturday, March 03, 2012 at 7:16:27 PM

    This was terrible! I will not be making this one again. YUCK!

  5. Gravatar of ReneeRenee
    Posted Tuesday, March 06, 2012 at 10:10:13 AM

    I made this and put a little Malibu in it to give it a tropical kick and my girlfriends loved it!

  6. Gravatar of debbiedebbie
    Posted Thursday, March 08, 2012 at 1:28:05 PM

    Going to make this for my Scrapbooking event on the 3/31...Look good...TFS

  7. Gravatar of TamiTami
    Posted Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 5:23:25 PM

    We used this for a work party; it was a hit! Great mix of flavors and a colorful addition to the table.

  8. Posted Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 8:07:16 PM

    Made this today for a baby shower. It was wonderful! I did a 12 oz can of limeade instead of 6oz and skipped the cold water since I knew the ice cubes would melt. In addition to the fruit listed above, we used fresh blackberries, blueberries and pineapple slices. It was a hit! :)

  9. Gravatar of ChrissyChrissy
    Posted Monday, March 19, 2012 at 10:05:37 AM

    This was served at a baby shower. It was beautiful with all the fruit and the taste was wonderful. Awesome !!!!! Very yummy

  10. Gravatar of SheenaSheena
    Posted Wednesday, May 09, 2012 at 5:59:52 AM

    I'm giving my daughter a graduation brunch on Sat afternoon and I'm going to try this. I'll report back next week on how it turned out

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