About Jungle Juice

Jungle Juice is an alcoholic, fruity punch often prepared by young people for parties. It's popular because it gets a large number of people drunk quickly and inexpensively. No one knows why it's called Jungle Juice, but it could be because of its fruity flavor or ability to induce animal behavior. There's no exact way to make Jungle Juice, but there are basic steps that should be followed.

Main Ingredients

The main alcohol in Jungle Juice is Everclear, a name brand containing between 75 and 95 percent grain alcohol depending on its concentration. In some places grain alcohol is illegal, so you can substitute vodka, which is about a third as potent. The second main ingredient is fruit punch. If you can't use fruit punch, substitute Kool-Aid. Use at least eight times more fruit punch than Everclear.

Fruit Ingredients

Fruit is the third most important ingredient in Jungle Juice. Use chunks of fresh or canned pineapple, apples, oranges or any other fruit you like. The fruit should be soaked in the mixture a few hours before the party. But beware: The fruit often becomes much more potent than the Jungle Juice itself.

Optional Ingredients

Other ingredients that can be added are lemon-lime soda, Sunny Delight, rum, triple sec and different types of fruit schnapps. Add ingredients a little at a time, mix and taste-test. Adding other liquors, especially dark liquors, could make the mixture taste bad so be careful. Be sure to warn your guests of the drink's potency.

Serving

Jungle Juice should be mixed and served in a large container. For large parties, some hosts use plastic ice chests, garbage cans, vats or tubs. Ladles should be used to serve Jungle Juice into cups. Ladle ends that hook over the side of the container are best because they won't fall into the juice. To keep Jungle Juice cold, place ice or dry ice underneath your container. Be careful when handling dry ice because it can stick to your hands.

Warning

Jungle Juice usually tastes like it doesn't contain a lot of alcohol. People often drink too much of it because they don't realize how potent it is. If you make Jungle Juice for your party, make sure your guests understand what they're drinking or you could be held liable for their safety. A designated driver should not be drinking Jungle Juice.