Looking for the ultimate summer sip? Our Citrus Sunshine is your new go-to cocktail for poolside lounging, lake days, or just cooling off on a sunny afternoon. Bursting with fresh orange and lemon juice, a splash of pineapple, and a hint of minty sweetness, it’s like summer in a glass — bright, breezy, and impossible to have just one.
Light enough to refresh, but flavorful enough to impress, it’s the kind of drink that makes any sunny moment feel like a celebration.
And credit where it’s due: our friend Sandy took one look at the photo and just like that, it had the perfect name — without even a single sip!

Citrus Sunshine
Ingredients
- 14 oz fresh navel orange juice (about 3 oranges)
- 2 oz fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 3 tbsp fresh pineapple juice
- 4 tbsp simple syrup
- 4 oz vodka
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves (about 10–12 leaves)
- Crushed ice
- Orange slices and mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a quart jar with a lid, add the orange juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, simple syrup, and vodka. Stir to combine.
- Add mint: Add a handful of mint leaves, tearing a few for extra flavor.
- Chill: Seal the jar and refrigerate for about 2 hours. Shake once or twice during chilling.
- Serve: Fill 3 to 4 glasses with crushed ice. Strain the cocktail into the glasses.
- Garnish: Top with orange slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
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