![]() ![]() When you make a single serving of hippie juice you only use about 2 ounces of lemonade. But sometimes, you just need to make a single serving, so here’s how I do it!įirst, I make an 8-ounce serving of Country Time Lemonade in an 8-ounce liquid measuring cup. To be honest, I think it’s super easy to make a large batch of Hippie Juice – but a small batch is a little trickier. How Do You Make a Single Serving of Hippie Juice? When you drink it (in moderation, of course), my theory is, it’s best to just enjoy it for what it is! It’s certainly not a healthy drink, but that’s not why I serve it. When all is said and done, I don’t worry too much about the calories in Hippie Juice. For instance, the Hippie Juice Tipsy Bartender makes still contains fruit and full-sugar lemonade, and actually includes more vodka than I use. There are of course several other recipes for Hippie Juice around the web, but few are really low-cal. Be very, very mindful of your consumption if you’re using sugar-free ingredients See, it’s been shown that when you mix artificial sweeteners with alcohol, the alcohol will affect you differently. It is very important to consider the impact of that, though. I like to use Country Time Pink Lemonade Mix when I make Hippie Juice, but there are certainly other sugar-free brands. It’s soooo sweet and soooo good, it can’t be low-cal, right? Seriously! Are we drinking Hippie Juice because it’s good for us? Its got alcohol in it for goodness sake! That said, you can modify the recipe a little bit to cut calories if you like.įirst, let’s start with the lemonade mix. I’ve served this at a few gatherings, and I invariably get asked how many calories are in the drink. When I finish my cocktail, the sweet, boozy fruit is like an extra treat!.I love how easy it is to make a big batch for parties!.It’s such a refreshing cocktail on a hot day.I know you’ll love how easy it is to take along to events with you, or just to mix up some easy Hippie Juice at home. Let’s face it, people have always come up with fascinating ways to make alcohol go down smoothly. No matter how the drink got its name, though, it’s absolutely delicious. From watermelon vodka to actual raspberries, Hippie Juice is quite eclectic. And, in a way, this drink is a nice little mix of just about everything. It’s been said that this recipe is called Hippie Juice because hippies are notorious for using whatever they find. You can lead a hippie lifestyle, selling seashells in the back of your van, and still have everything you need to make a pitcher of Hippie Juice. The portability of the drink puts it in a class of its own. The second possible reason that this drink is called Hippie Juice is somewhat related to that. Picture tents, bonfires, and drum circles. If you’ve ever been to a music festival, you know that they have a unique atmosphere. The first is because it’s said this recipe was first perfected at a summer music festival in the early 2000s. So why is it called Hippie Juice? There are a couple of possibilities. Try my Moonshines next: peach moonshine and apple pie moonshine! Both recipes make big batches! I’m thinking leftovers are unlikely, just sayin’… TIP: If by chance, you have any leftovers, you can easily store them in the freezer. Once it’s mixed, serve your Hippie Juice straight from the container. And hey, with a larger quantity, you can share it with more people! I like to mix it in a larger container, like a gallon water jug. This recipe produces a healthy quantity of hippie juice. Not only will you have no need for a blender, but you also won’t even have a need for a mixing spoon! Once you’re at your final destination, just add the ingredients to your juice container, give it a good shake and it’s ready to serve. By portable, I mean you can carry your unopened alcohol bottles to the neighborhood barbecue. This drink was originally meant to be assembled in a half-gallon juice container, which means it’s totally portable. It’s light, fruity, and easy to mix up in a hurry – no blender required! Hippie Juice is the perfect summer drink, but, of course, you can drink it year-round. It works well at a party, sipping poolside or just because. But this Hippie Juice recipe is so good, I couldn’t help but share. ![]() It’s not every day that I’ll post an “adult” beverage on Gonna Want Seconds. It’s a fruity, fun, Big Batch cocktail perfect to make for a crowd! ![]() Our hippie juice recipe is the perfect simple, easy, refreshing summer drink for a party. ![]()
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