Amaretto Island Punch – Quick and Easy Recipes for Summer Sipping
Here’s a little something I like to call a one-way ticket to vacation mode—no passport needed. This Amaretto Island Punch is sunshine in a glass. With just five ingredients, it’s the kind of drink you whip up when your friends pop over unannounced, or when you’ve just made it through a long Tuesday and feel like you deserve a tiny umbrella and a slice of peace.
It’s sweet, it’s got a little almond warmth from the amaretto, and it tastes like a beach day wrapped in a party. Whether you’re sipping it by the pool, lounging on the porch, or dancing barefoot in the kitchen to 80s tunes (guilty), this punch is your laid-back sidekick.
And yes, it’s so simple even your distracted cousin could pull it off without setting anything on fire. Which is saying something. Let’s make a drink that feels like a slow breeze and tastes like a tropical hug.
Servings: 6 glasses
Ingredients
- 1 cup amaretto
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7-Up)
- Orange slices and maraschino cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Grab a big pitcher or punch bowl. Something festive. Or just the one you have—that works too.
- Pour in the amaretto, orange juice, and pineapple juice. Stir it like you mean it.
- Add the lemon-lime soda right before serving so it stays fizzy.
- Throw in a handful of ice and give it a gentle swirl.
- Top with orange slices and cherries. They’re optional, but also... not really. You know?
- Pour into glasses, serve with a smile, and pretend you're on a beach somewhere fabulous.