Cactus Cooler

4.80 from 5 votes

This easy Cactus Cooler Recipe is a fruity orange-pineapple drink perfect for parties, BBQs, and summer sipping.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Beverages

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Jamie Sherman

Combine the orange juice, pineapple juice, and lemon juice in a blender until frothy and well combined.
4 cups orange juice, 1½ cups pineapple juice, ½ cup lemon juice
Fill glasses with ice. Drizzle a little grenadine into each glass.
ice, Grenadine
Top with the orange-pineapple juice mixture. Garnish with citrus wedges, if desired, and serve immediately.
Citrus wedges

• Store leftovers in a covered pitcher or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

• Stir well before serving since the juices may separate as they sit.

• Add the grenadine and ice just before serving for the best presentation.

• No reheating needed. Serve chilled over ice.

• Freeze the juice mixture in ice cube trays for future drinks.

• Blend frozen cubes with extra juice for a slush-style Cactus Cooler mocktail.

• Pour leftovers into popsicle molds for frozen citrus treats.

• Chill the juices before mixing for the coldest drink.

• Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.

• Add grenadine slowly to each glass for the prettiest layered look.

• Blend just until frothy so the drink stays light and refreshing.

• Taste before serving and adjust the grenadine as needed.

• Stir the orange juice, pineapple juice, and lemon juice together in a pitcher instead of using a blender.

• Blend the drink with ice for a frozen Cactus Cooler.

• Top each glass with lemon-lime soda or sparkling water for a fizzy version.

• Use leftover Cactus Cooler as a smoothie base.

• Freeze leftovers into ice cubes to chill future drinks without watering them down.

• Use leftovers to make homemade popsicles.

• For a Cactus Cooler cocktail, add 1-1½ ounces of vodka, coconut rum, light rum, or tequila to each glass.

• Freshly squeezed citrus juice will give the brightest flavor.

• Adjust the grenadine depending on how sweet you like your drink.

• Garnish with orange slices, lemon wedges, lime wedges, pineapple wedges, or cherries.