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Coconut Lemon Sour Party Pitcher

Published: Apr 20, 2018 · Modified: Oct 16, 2023 by Tristin Rieken · 16 Comments

Coconut Lemon Sour pitcher cocktails are a light and refreshing drink recipe you’ll be whipping up all spring and summer long. A simple, make ahead, large batch cocktail recipe with bright lemonade and coconut water flavor that’s perfect for summer entertaining.

lemon slices and refreshing lemon cocktail in a tall glass
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Coconut cocktail recipe in a pitcher

Pitcher cocktails like this coconut water cocktail are delicious year-round. But there really is nothing like serving up an ice cold jug of pitcher cocktails in the spring and summer.

Big batch drink recipes are perfect for warm weather is because they are an easy laid back way to enjoy parties, picnics and holidays without much work.

Simply put serving cocktails in pitchers makes entertaining a breeze. Simply mix up a batch cocktail ahead of time and spend more time enjoying your party while guests help themselves.

You can make wine spritzers in a pitcher, pitchers of margaritas, mojitos or rum punch. But vodka pitcher drinks like this coconut water cocktail are such a light and refreshing drink for summer and spring.

Whether you’re looking for an easy cocktail for your next brunch or bbq you and your guests will love this vodka cocktail for a crowd recipe that whips up in seconds and delivers light and bright coconut lemonade flavor.

This vodka cocktail combines both the deliciousness of coconut cocktails with the tart refreshing flavor of lemon sour cocktails.

Icy cold coconut water lemon juice cocktails in tall glasses with lemon slices next to the pitcher cocktail recipe

Make ahead beverages are great to stock the bar with because they’re so versatile! Serve up a bunch of party pitchers, get creative and set a theme like seasonal or regional drinks.

Ingredients

The base coconut sour recipe is simple. This party pitcher is only four ingredients. Vodka, simple syrup, coconut water and lemon juice.

But you can make it with coconut vodka instead of plain vodka for even more flavor in this coconut cocktail. Or use a flavored simple syrup like lavender simple syrup, blueberry syrup, rhubarb syrup, ginger syrup, etc.

  • Fresh lemon juice– from about 5 large lemons.
  • Unsweetened coconut water – this is a coconut cocktail made without cream of coconut. Instead this Coconut Lemon Sour coconut cocktail recipe is made with coconut water!
  • Chilled vodka, the best you want to buy. If you have coconut vodka it really punches up the flavor. Or play around with other flavored infused vodkas.
  • Homemade simple syrup, simply sugar and water.

Step by step instructions

  1. Make simple syrup. To make simple syrup combine equal parts granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat. Place sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir until sugar is completely dissolved and liquid is clear. Cool and bottle. Refrigerate for up to 6 weeks.
Black and white enamel pot and copper measuring cup with sugar and water for homemade simple syrup.
  1. Zest lemon or cut some decorate pieces off the rind, then juice lemon.
squeezing lemons for fresh squeezed lemon juice cocktail
  1. Combine lemon juice and simple syrup in a large pitcher.
pouring fresh squeezed lemon juice into pitcher for cocktail recipe
  1. Add chilled vodka and unsweetened coconut water to pitcher.
  2. Top with ice when ready to serve and garnish with lemon.
  3. Enjoy!
view of refreshing lemon drinks on a tray

Yield

The reason why pitcher cocktails are so great is because the large serving size makes 8 servings at a time so you can avoid spending all night shaking up cocktails and spend your time enjoying them instead.

You can easily turn it into an even bigger party punch instead simply by increasing the serving size in the recipe. Or simply make a single serving coconut sour recipe using the proportions below.

Single serving coconut sour

Easily make a single Coconut Lemon Sour cocktail instead. Simply combine 2 ounces coconut water with 1 ounce vodka, half an ounce lemon juice and half an ounce simple syrup. Then shake with ice in a cocktail shaker and serve either chilled in a martini glass or coupe glass. Or serve with the ice in a tall glass.

Want something a bit more frothy and indulgent? Check out this other coconut sour recipe the Coconut Chantilly Sour.

Make ahead cocktail recipe

To make this pitcher cocktail recipe ahead of time simply combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and store refrigerated up to 3 days before serving. Add ice when ready to serve.

How to serve

Party pitchers make it easy for guests to customize to their own unique needs.

Whether you serve Coconut Lemon Sour pitcher cocktails at your mother’s day celebration, Easter sunday brunch or camping trip this are such a refreshing light cocktail recipe for spring, summer and everyday.

Serve this big batch coconut water cocktail recipe in a pitcher with chilled vodka on the side for people to enjoy as a refreshing coconut lemonade or add vodka if they’d like. You can also include a few bottles of sparkling water to use to turn the drink into a sparkling coconut water drink instead.

Include lemon wedges or wheels to garnish. And rim the glasses with shredded coconut or a sugar rim if you’d like. Or leave the glasses plain.

However you serve it this is a party pitcher recipe to enjoy all year long!

Top down view of three glasses of lemon coconut cocktails garnished with lemon slices with the pitcher cocktail recipe visible in the background.

Coconut lemonade mocktail

Leave out the vodka for a refreshing Coconut Lemonade mocktail.

📖 Recipe

lemon slices and refreshing lemon cocktail in a tall glass

Coconut Lemon Sour Party Pitcher

Coconut Lemon Sour pitcher cocktails are a light and refreshing recipe you’ll be whipping up all spring and summer long.
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Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 192kcal
Author: Tristin Rieken

Ingredients

  • 4 cups coconut water unflavored and unsweetened
  • 2 ½ cups vodka
  • 1 cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • ¾ cup simple syrup

Simple syrup

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

Simple syrup

  • To make simple syrup combine granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat. Place sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir until sugar is completely dissolved and liquid is clear. Cool and bottle. Refrigerate for up to 6 weeks until ready to use.

Coconut lemon sour

  • Cut a piece of lemon off the rind then juice lemon to get fresh squeezed lemon juice. Combine lemon juice and and simple syrup in a large pitcher with coconut water and chilled vodka. Stir.
  • Top with ice before serving.
  • Garnish with a lemon peel and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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Nutrition Facts
Coconut Lemon Sour Party Pitcher
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 97mg4%
Potassium 235mg7%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

    February 27, 2019 at 3:27 pm

    5 stars
    Now this sounds like my kind of sipper! Refreshing, light with a little kick. Definitely would be perfect for a party or even a backyard cookout! I’m putting it on my weekend to-do list! Yay!

    Reply
    • ONE armed MAMA

      February 28, 2019 at 8:23 am

      Oh, yesss! Always delish but perfect for backyard parties, even better if there’s a little sunshine 🙂 Let me know how you like it 🙂

      Reply
  2. Andrea Metlika

    February 27, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    Sounds delicious and love all the lemon in this.

    Reply
    • ONE armed MAMA

      February 28, 2019 at 8:22 am

      Right, give me ALL the LEMON #lemonLoversUnite

      Reply
  3. Valentina

    February 27, 2019 at 6:14 pm

    5 stars
    This is so my kind of drink! In a pitcher, a glass a jar, with a straw — I’ll take it any which way. And yes, would be so lovely during the summer. I’m thinking poolside. 😉

    Reply
    • ONE armed MAMA

      February 28, 2019 at 8:21 am

      You’re so spot on. This is delish anytime, but especially with the warm sun on your face 🙂

      Reply
  4. Carmella

    February 27, 2019 at 6:40 pm

    5 stars
    This looks gorgeous and sounds delicious! I love that every part is homemade and I love the step by step photos. I’ve always wanted to make simple syrup, not sure why haha.

    Reply
    • ONE armed MAMA

      February 28, 2019 at 8:21 am

      I love simple syrup! Especially because it’s so easy and also super customizable to whatever you have on hand, and whatever fruits are nearing too ripe that you want to prevent wasting.

      Reply
  5. Vicky

    February 28, 2019 at 6:31 am

    5 stars
    This sounds like just the thing to make when I am having the girls over. Love the idea of coconut and lemon flavor. Sounds so refreshing!

    Reply
    • ONE armed MAMA

      February 28, 2019 at 8:20 am

      Oooh, sounds like a great time! And yes, for some reason as soon as citrus season starts to maybe hint into turning to spring all I want is coconut-lemon EVERYTHING.

      Reply
  6. Linda

    April 25, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent cocktail.

    Reply
  7. Camila Grace

    June 27, 2020 at 10:18 am

    5 stars
    Making this for my next girls night! I know they all are going to love these! Thanks for sharing this unique recipe. Regards and much love. Happy Blogging!

    Reply
  8. Maria G.

    April 19, 2023 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    Made a trial run this evening as I need something to present at our company event tomorrow evening. This is really nice! Not too sweet a nice lil twinge of tart from lemon:-) The organic coconut unflavored unsweetened water I use has a slight pink hue to it which I’m told is due to varying antioxidant levels presents this drink beautifully! I’m sipping this drink as I write and yup it’s a WINNER!! Will be proud to take this and share:-) Thank you most kindly for sharing!!

    Salud to ALL!

    Reply
    • Tristin Rieken

      April 21, 2023 at 12:09 pm

      Oh I hope it was enjoyed at the company event, thanks again for coming back and letting me know how much you loved it 🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  9. Maria G.

    April 19, 2023 at 6:26 pm

    5 stars
    I just posted how much I love this cocktail!

    Print in typing is light so think retyped in email.

    Reply
    • Tristin Rieken

      April 21, 2023 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks so much, Maria! It’s one of my favs too – super light and refreshing 🙂

      Reply

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