Tropical Blue Ocean Party Punch Recipe for Summer Gatherings

Serve this Blue Ocean Party Punch at your next gathering for a fun, tropical touch!

We’re sharing an easy Blue Ocean Party Punch and float idea that’s perfect for summer parties. Here’s what you need:

Blue Hawaiian Punch, lemon-lime soda (Sprite), and pineapple juice. Finish with gummy shark candies, striped straws and plenty of ice for a playful presentation.

To assemble, fill each glass about one-third full with Blue Hawaiian Punch. Add a small splash of Sprite for fizz and top with pineapple juice to bring a bright, tropical flavor. The pineapple juice also lightens the hue to a turquoise, ocean-like color that looks beautiful in clear glasses.

If you want to make floats, scoop ice cream ahead of time to streamline serving. Place scoops in a muffin tin lined with plastic wrap, then freeze until needed—this makes serving quick and cleanup easier.

Pre-scooping also helps the ice cream melt more slowly once it’s in the punch.

For themed decorations, we printed some favorite characters from The Wild Life to decorate the glasses. These printables add a whimsical touch and can double as cupcake toppers.

The printable characters work great as cupcake toppers too, making it easy to coordinate desserts and drinks for a cohesive party theme.

This Blue Ocean Party Punch is especially charming for a The Wild Life–themed birthday or summer get-together—bright, colorful, and easy to make ahead.

This post was created in partnership with the animated movie The Wild Life. The movie’s beachy vibes make this punch feel extra fitting for warm, sunny gatherings.

*This post is in partnership with the new animated movie The Wild Life; opinions expressed are my own.