Island Hopper Drink Recipe (Non-Alcoholic)
This island hopper drink recipe is the perfect mocktail for a summer party. This exotic tropical drink is a delicious blend of sweet and citrus for kids and adults alike.
For more virgin drink recipes, try this Mango Basil Spritzer, Virgin Blushing Mimosas, or this Strawberry Coconut Mocktail.
This easy Island Hopper mocktail recipe is one that I found in a magazine a couple of years ago, then after forgetting it for a while I decided to try my hand at making it and I got hooked! This easy tropical mocktail is going to become your summer drink staple, where you can imagine pristine beaches even in your own backyard.
Non-Alcoholic Island Hopper Drink Recipe
In case this is the first time you are hearing about an Island Hopper, it is a virgin, non-alcoholic mocktail that’s made with the best summer flavors of passion fruit and pineapple juice, and sweetened with brown sugar. It’s a refreshing juice cocktail (without any alcohol) that takes you straight to white sandy beaches and that’s so delicious you will find yourself making it again and again (and answering, again and again, the million of requests you are going to get for the recipe) .
In my opinion, the Island Hopper mocktail is the perfect drink to serve at backyard summer parties, and I really believe it can be the signature drink of all your seasonal get-togethers. Just think for a second how cute they would look on a table dusted with brown sugar (so it looks like sand) and nautical details.
What’s in An Island Hopper Mocktail
The Island Hopper mocktail combines the best tropical flavors: pineapple juice and passion fruit puree. I also add lemon juice to this drink to amp up the citrus flavor. That is what really makes this recipe shine! You could add lime juice or orange juice if you prefer. Then sweeten it up with a brown sugar simple syrup.
How to Make It
To make this tropical mocktail, just place all your ingredients into a drink shaker and shake well. This is one of my favorite parts because it is fun to shake the drink up. Then pour into a couple of glasses and you are all set.
Before the Party: Mocktail Prep
The brown sugar simple syrup is easy to make beforehand and can be stored for several weeks in the fridge. The passion fruit puree can be stored several days, too, so you’ll be ready for many glasses of delicious citrus mocktails!
If you are feeling extra tropical you can garnish the glass with a fresh pineapple wedge, or decorate your drinks with little umbrellas to surprise your guests and leave them talking about your party for months to come.
Island Hopper Mocktail
Ingredients
- ½ cup lemon juice 4 oz, or 3-4 fresh lemons
- ½ cup pineapple juice 4 oz, or roughly 1/2 a pineapple
- 3 Tbsp passion fruit puree appx 2 passion fruits
- ¼ cup brown sugar syrup see how to make your own
- Ice
Instructions
Prep the Ingredients
- Fresh lemon juice: Juice the lemons and strain the juice.
- Fresh pineapple juice: Place fresh cubed pineapple in a blender and blend on high speed. Strain the juice in a sieve or cheesecloth.
- Fresh passion fruit puree: Cut the fruit in half and scoop out only the colorful flesh. Blend on high speed (adding a little bit of water if needed). Strain the juice in a sieve or cheesecloth.
- Brown sugar syrup: Place 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to boil and stir until all sugar is dissolved.
Make the Mocktail
- Place all the ingredients into a shaker and shake well.
- Strain the ice so you only get the juice in your glass.
- Serve and enjoy. Place in a highball glass tumbler or curvy hurricane glass for extra flair. Garnish with a slice of fresh pineapple, if desired.
Notes
Variations
Spice it up: Add a pinch of nutmeg (or 1 fresh nutmeg) or other spices to the brown sugar syrup. Let steep at least 1 hour before straining the simple syrup. Swap the citrus: Instead of lemon juice, use lime juice or even orange juice to give this tropical drink its zesty kick. Make it a piña colada: Add coconut cream and blend the mixture well.Pin this to save and share!
Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.
