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    Tropical Lemonade Mocktail + Stenciled Glass DIY

    Updated Jun 8, 2020

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    This post has been kindly sponsored by Canada Dry®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

    There's nothing more relaxing in the summer than a cold + refreshing drink in hand. This Tropical Lemonade Mocktail recipe is sparkling sweet and just the perfect amount of tart. Made with Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade, pineapple juice, mango nectar and fresh fruit, this is an easy mocktail punch recipe you are going to love.

    Plus, we are going to show you a fun + cute stenciled glass tutorial on how to make custom drinking glasses for all of your parties. (Or Tuesdays. It is totally ok to drink out of your pretty glasses on a weekday.)

    Tropical Lemonade Mocktail Recipe

     

    This post hits all of my summer high notes. A fun + easy craft idea plus a juicy and sweet mocktail recipe to sip on while you take a break and relax. First stop? Kroger. Yep, a few clicks to my ClickList and all of my mocktail-makin' supplies were ready for pickup.  Of course I had to have my new fave sipping beverage, Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade. (Exactly what you need to make this punch.) Click HERE to add it to your Kroger Clicklist now.

    But first, let's talk about this stencil craft idea.

     

    Canada Dry Ginger Ale Lemonade from Kroger

     

    Stenciled Glass DIY (No worries, we'll get to the yummy mocktails soon.)

    This craft DIY idea for decorating your glassware is so fun and really easy. I had most of the items already on hand. If not, no worries. Everything is pretty affordable and can be found easily.

    Supply List for this Craft:

    • Glassware
    • Rubbing alcohol or white vinegar
    • Soft cloth (not shown)
    • Stencils
    • Scissors
    • Tape (painters tape or stencil tape is best)
    • Acrylic enamel or acrylic glass paint
    • Sponge pouncers

     

    an overhead shot of supplies needed to make your own stenciled drinkware

     

    First, you want to clean the outside of the drinking glasses with the rubbing alcohol or vinegar using a soft cloth. This step makes sure the glass is super clean and free from detergent, chemicals, or fingerprints. Be sure to use a lint-free cloth so you don't get any fuzzies in your paint job.

    You can use pretty much any type of glassware with a smooth surface. Think jars (how cute!), juice glasses, or in our case, tall highball cocktail glasses. (Fancy, huh?)

    Next, pick your paint colors. This is the fun part. I love working with acrylic paints because they are water-based and easy to work with. For this craft, we picked an acrylic enamel. Acrylic glass paints also work. Always follow the instructions for curing on the back of the paint. (I'll give some basic info later in this tutorial.)

     

    Collage of steps on how to create DIY stenciled drinking glasses

     

    We wanted summer-fun colors, so we picked a lemony yellow and a pool aqua blue. Use your imagination and let your creativity shine with your color choices. You could even do a fun patriotic theme with red, white and blue using star stencils. Love!

    Once your glasses are clean and dry and your paint is ready to go, cut your stencils and tape them onto the glass in the area you want to paint. Use stencil tape to secure the stencils nice and flat. This keeps the shapes and pattern of your stencil clean without bllet siurry and blobby lines. (But hey, even if you get a few blurry shapes, like I did, that's ok. This is your craft and I think it gives it a nice personal touch. Everybody blurs....sometimes.)

     

    action shot of dabbing paint on a stencil

     

    Dip the sponge brush or pouncer into the paint. Make a few dabs BEFORE painting over the stencils to get the extra paint off. I like to pounce around using different pressure to create different shading. For example, some of our polka dots on this glass are lightly painted, and others are heavier. This gives the effect of different shades of the same color and I like the depth it gives the glass.

     

    a close up shot of stenciled drinking glasses with a can of ginger ale in the background

     

    Once you have painted all of your stencil patterns, let the glasses dry. (Refer to the back of your paint for drying times.) I let mine dry to the touch, then CAREFULLY removed the stencils. Acrylic paints dry pretty quickly, so mine came right off with great results.

    After you remove the stencils, let the glasses air dry completely before the curing process.

     

    a picture of a high ball cocktail glass with stencil taped to it with yellow paint

     

    To permanently keep the paint on, you'll need to cure the glasses by baking them. Always refer to the curing directions on the back of the paint you are using. We cured ours by placing them on a flat baking sheet and placing them in a COLD oven. Then we turned the oven on 350 degrees, and left the stenciled glasses in for 30 minutes. Remove, cool, and allow to cure for 48 hours before using them.

    Once they are cured, most paints say that they are top-rack dishwasher safe. I'm not so sure about that, and recommend hand washing for longest use. (Be sure to wash the glasses before serving up these delicious mocktails we are about to show you.)

     

    Stenciled Glassware DIY Tutorial

     

    How stinkin' cute are these? Which one is your favorite? I had a hard time deciding, but I'm digging the yellow arrows. Even my daughter and her friends loved them...so much that they actually took a picture and put them on Instagram. MOM WIN!!

     

    Quick Recap on How to Make Stencil Painted Glassware:

    • Clean the outside of the glasses with rubbing alcohol or white vinegar. Let air dry.
    • Cut stencils to desired shape.
    • Tape stencils securely onto the glass.
    • Make sure the tape is secured and the stencils are flat directly against the glass.
    • Using acrylic paint and sponge brushes, paint the pattern through the stencil with a gentle dabbing motion.
    • Let the paint dry to the touch.
    • Carefully peel the tape off and remove the stencils.
    • Let air dry completely for about an hour.
    • Cure in the oven according to paint manufacturer's instructions.
    • Let sit for 48 hours before using.
    • Hand wash and enjoy!

     

    Tropical Lemonade Mocktail

    Making the stenciled glasses certainly made me thirsty. Here's what you'll need for this super-easy and way-delish mocktail recipe:

    • Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade from Kroger
    • Pineapple Juice
    • Mango Nectar (can also use peach nectar, passion fruit nectar, etc.)
    • Maraschino Cherries (and the juice)
    • Fresh Pineapple Chunks
    • Pitcher or Jug

     

    a picture of ingredients used in tropical lemonade, next to a Kroger plus shopping card

     

    Once you make these fruity Tropical Lemonade Mocktails, you'll want to make them again and again. This recipe is so perfect for parties, entertaining, or any time you want a cold and refreshing fruity drink.

    For the perfect amount of bubbly and tart lemonade flavor, we used a 2-Liter of the new Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade. You get the classic refreshment of ginger ale with a nicely tart lemonade flavor that is excellent for mocktail and punch recipes. (Plus, it is so yum all alone.)

     

    A two liter of carbonated ginger ale being poured into a glass pitcher

     

    Combine all other ingredients in a large pitcher or jug. The recipe at the end of this post will give you the amounts. Our mocktail mix makes 1 gallon.

    We recommend you chill the ingredients before combining so everything is ready to serve. If not, no worries, just pop the mocktail punch into the refrigerator until nice and cold.

    Serve Tropical Lemonade Mocktails over crushed ice in your darling DIY Stenciled Glasses for a relaxing treat. Garnish with fresh pineapple and cherries for an extra tropical touch. Doesn't it feel great to give yourself a break and relax for a bit?!

     

    Canada Dry Ginger Ale Lemonade next to tropical lemonade mocktail in stenciled glasses

     

    If you love this post, check out our fun Girl's Night In Party Tutorial with Canada Dry.

     

    Tropical Lemonade Mocktail + Stenciled Glass DIY

     

    We love mocktail recipes and would love to hear your favorites. Leave us a comment below with your best for us to try this summer. If you try our DIY Stenciled Glass craft, feel free to share your creations on our Facebook page.

     

    Three cocktail glasses with refreshing tropical lemonade

     

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    Tropical Lemonade Mocktail

    A sweet + juicy mocktail recipe for tropical lemonade. Refreshing, fruity and sparkling, this party perfect punch is perfect for relaxing on hot summer days.
    4.58 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 149 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 liters Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lemonade chilled
    • 46 ounces pineapple juice chilled
    • 12 ounces mango nectar chilled
    • 11 ounces maraschino cherries fruit and juice
    • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a pitcher or jug. Use the cherries AND the cherry juice. 
    • Chill and serve over ice with additional fruit for garnish.

    Notes

    Recipe makes about 1 gallon. Recommended serving size is 8 ounces.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 14.7mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 0.7mg
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