Tipsy Bunny Cooler
By Emma
Certified Culinary Professional
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Recipe tested & approved
A quick shaken drink mixing lemonade with white rum and a tangy raspberry daiquiri mix now. Stirred differently than usual. Garnished with fresh fruit and a nostalgic candy bunny. Serves two with a punch and some fizz left behind. Calories around 200 each. Sweet but balanced thanks to the tartness lying underneath. Bright red meets pale yellow visually. Light but packs a kick. Perfect for an impromptu party or backyard chill. Easy to make but pay attention to the ice volume and shaking. The raspberry mixer replaces original strawberry for slight tart twist. Measures shifted for sturdier flavor balance.
Prep:
3 min
Cook:
0 min
Total:
3 min
Servings:
2 drinks
#cocktail
#shaken drink
#summer beverage
#raspberry mixer
#PEEPS garnish
Starting with lemonade already chilled is key. Don’t rush shaking; nearly half a minute brings everything alive. Using raspberry instead of strawberry mixer. Why? Found strawberry gets lost sometimes in sweet lemonade—it’s subtle but raspberry cuts better through the rum. Past batches were too sweet or watered down from ice that melted too fast. Now, exactly 8 ounces per glass. Enough to fill the senses without bottling the punch. The lemon slices inside the glass not just garnish—adds aroma as you sip. The PEEPS bunny is a cheeky nod to Easter but anytime sugar fanatics want a colorful chewy bite after the last drop. Keep shaking tune steady, like a rhythmic tap tap. Stuff gets blended properly this way and not slushy or too diluted. Then pour with little fuss. Bright colors signal you got it right. Important: use cold lemonade and fresh ice—the texture of this cocktail relies on crispness not dilution or slushiness. If stuck with no raspberry mixer? Swap for frozen raspberry puree or a sugared raspberry syrup—adjust sweetness accordingly. No shaker? Mason jar works but close lid tight to avoid leaks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemonade
- 4 ounces white rum
- 2 ounces raspberry daiquiri mixer
- Ice
- Sliced lemon for garnish
- Sliced raspberries for garnish
- 2 PEEPS bunny candies
About the ingredients
Lemonade should be freshly chilled or preferably homemade with tart lemons squeezed, balancing sweetener to taste. White rum—clear and light body is crucial here; darker rums overpower the subtle berry notes. Raspberry daiquiri mixer replaces strawberry for tartness. Can substitute with raspberry syrup plus extra lemon juice if needed but reduce overall sweetener. Ice—not crushed but firm cubes to slow melting. Garnishes: fresh lemon slices contribute scent and a slight acid burst when biting into it. Fresh raspberries bring texture and refresh the palette. PEEPS bunny adds whimsy but replaceable with any small candy or citrus twist if prefer no sugar overload. Keep ingredients in the fridge before starting to maintain chill throughout prep. The difference between watery and just-right drink is mostly in ice and chilling. Avoid bottled lemonade with preservatives/bitterness, homemade or fresh store-bought works better.
Method
- Add lemonade white rum raspberry daiquiri mixer into cocktail shaker or large jar. Close tight. Shake vigorously around 35 seconds. Listen for the liquid changing pitch from sloppy to harmonious.
- Fill glasses about 75% with fresh ice cubes—avoid overly melted or too small crushed ones they dull the drink fast.
- Pour 8 ounces of shaken mix evenly over ice. Watch for the hint of pink streaming down the sides.
- Garnish with lemon slices inside drink and scatter fresh raspberries for bite-sized bursts of color and tartness.
- Perch a PEEPS bunny on the rim for visual fun and sweet chew at the end. Avoid if melting ambient heat—candy becomes sticky mess.
Cooking tips
Use a solid-hourglass-shaped shaker or large mason jar with a tight lid. Shaking around 35 seconds is optimum—listen for liquid shifting from houseguest slosh to cocktail symphony. Don’t skimp ice in glass—too little and your drink dilutes fast; too much and it overtakes volume of cocktail. Pour gently over ice to maintain temperature. Garnishing inside keeps aroma accessible without overpowering drink—lemon wedges release oils slowly as glass warms in hand. Raspberries not only visual but pop flavor bursts against sweet lemonade and rum. PEEPS on rim—cute but watch heat; melts quickly. Cleanup tip: rinse shaker immediately or flavors stick. If no shaker, mix vigorously with spoon for 45 seconds in sealed jar. Experiment shaking tempo—too fast risks foaming, too slow no proper blending, trust the change in sound and resistance from liquid as cue. Pour steady and don’t tap glass when garnishing, avoids agitation and premature melting of ice. The cocktail is fragile balance between fizzy sweet and tart bite—temperature and fresh ingredients keep it there.
Chef's notes
- 💡 Shake about 35 seconds hear the change from sloppy splash sloppy to smooth harmonious pitch. That sound signals mix ready. Use a solid shaker or mason jar with lid really tight. Avoid slow shaking—liquid blends unevenly and tastes off. Cold lemonade important. Warmer mix dulls punch fast. Ice cubes must be firm not crushed or melted. Melted ice kills texture and dilutes flavor quick. Measure rum, lemonade, raspberry mixer precisely. Adjust only if sweet or tart off. Pour gently over ice to keep chilled balance. Lemon inside glass adds aroma while sipping. Raspberries scatter bite small tart flavor bursts. Candy bunny garnish fun but watch warm temps—melts sticky mess.
- 💡 Ice volume matters a lot. 75% glass fill with fresh cubes ideal. Too little ice water down drink rapidly. Too much ice takes space reduces cocktail volume. Use firm cubes not crushed. Shake mix vigorously before pouring but avoid foam from too fast shaking. Listen for liquid tone changing, it helps timing shaking. If no raspberry daiquiri mixer frozen raspberry puree or syrup fine but reduce sweetener in lemonade or syrup. Lemonade must be fresh chilled or homemade tart lemons squeezed balancing sweetness yourself. Bottled lemonade often bitter or too sweet, kills balance. Prep ingredients cold then shake for crisp edge. That crispness sets apart slippery mouthfeel from watery.
- 💡 Garnishes not just looks. Lemon slices inside drink release oils slowly warming hand brings subtle acid bursts as you sip. Raspberries scatter fresh crisp tart textured contrast. Candy bunny PEEPS on rim adds candy chew but heat melts quickly so skip in warm setting or swap for citrus twist or small candy. Leave small air space above ice and liquid to avoid sloshing during shaking but shaker or jar lid must be tight, leaks ruin rhythm. Rinsing shaker immediately after use prevents flavor stick or residue buildup. No shaker? Mason jar closed tight works but shake 45 seconds rather than 35, use spoon stirring only if really desperate to mix.
- 💡 Listen carefully during shaking. Don’t rush or skimp time. Nearly half minute usually right. Liquid sound shifts from houseguest sloppy to cocktail symphony. That audible cue beats timers every time. Pour slow over ice, preserve cold temp, avoid agitation that makes ice melt too fast. Lemon slices inside glass emit faint oils which balance sweet. Raspberry mixer replaces traditional strawberry for tart sharper note. Past trials with strawberry ended too sweet or washed out by lemonade. Raspberry sharper cut through rum. Adjust measures slightly as needed for sturdier flavor. Keep ingredients chilled before starting to maintain crisp frozen textures.
- 💡 If no mixer or out of raspberry options try frozen puree or sugared raspberry syrup but cut back on sweetener overall. White rum clear light body critical. Dark rums overpower. Lemonade freshly chilled or homemade best. Bottled often bitter or flat. Ice firm cubes slow melting, crushed melts too fast dulling punch. Garnish with raspberries and lemon wedges for contrasting textures and aroma. Candy bunny PEEPS cute but heat sensitive melts soon. Keep shaker or jar rinsed immediately, sticky residue ruin next batch. Pour slow steady avoid tapping glass or stirring garnish to keep ice firm. Keeps drink fresh balanced between fizzy sweet and tart punch.
Common questions
Can I swap raspberry daiquiri mixer?
Frozen raspberry puree works. Raspberry syrup too but reduces sweetener. Adjust lemon juice accordingly. Strawberry mixers inferior here, past trials confirm. Use what’s freshest chilled.
What if no shaker available?
Use mason jar with tight lid. Shake longer 45 seconds to mix fully. If no jar stir vigorously sealed with spoon but mixture less uniform and some dilution risk. Listen for smooth liquid sound as cue.
Why does drink get watery or bland fast?
Ice melting too quickly. Use firm fresh cubes not crushed. Too little ice causes rapid dilution. Pour gently over ice, avoid agitation in glass. Cold ingredients and shaking time critical to keep balance.
How to store leftovers?
Refrigerate tightly covered ideally in sealed container. Stir gently before reuse. Avoid smashed ice or dissolved mixer in storage. Best fresh but up to a few hours chilled fine. Candy bunny not re-garnishable.
