F*ck It Bucket Cocktail Recipe: Easy Party Bucket Drink

The F*ck It Bucket Cocktail Recipe (often called simply a “Bucket Drink” or a “Rum Bucket”) is a popular, highly informal, and potent mixed drink.

If there’s one drink that always gets a laugh and fills a table with happy faces, it’s this Fuck It Bucket Cocktail Recipe.

I made this drink for the first time during a last-minute backyard hangout with friends.

I didn’t feel like shaking fancy cocktails one by one, so I grabbed a small bucket, tossed in tropical juices, rum, vodka, tequila, fresh fruit, and a splash of grenadine… and everyone kept calling it the “F*ck It Bucket.” The name stuck, and honestly, it fits the vibe perfectly.

This drink is fun, refreshing, fruity, and perfect for those moments when you just want something easy that tastes great without a fuss.

Why Choose the F*ck It Bucket? What Makes It Unique?

It’s simple. It tastes great, uses basic ingredients, and feeds a crowd without work.
It’s a tropical Party Punch twist packed with rum, citrus, pineapple juice, lime soda, coconut cream, and fresh fruit.

It’s a colorful bucket drink that fits pool parties, beach hangouts, relaxed gatherings, backyard barbecues, vacations, tailgates, and holidays.

How to Make F*ck It Bucket Cocktail Recipe?

Recipe Overview

This F*ck It Bucket Cocktail Recipe is a fruity Party Punch loaded with pineapple juice, orange juice, rum, vodka, tequila, and sweet grenadine.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: American
Course: Drinks/Cocktail
Difficulty: Easy
Yield: 2 servings
Calories: About 320 per serving
Serving Size: 1 large drink

Equipment

• Small plastic drink bucket or mixing jug
• Measuring cup
• Long spoon for stirring
• Ice scoop

Ingredients

• 2 oz rum
• 2 oz vodka
• 2 oz tequila
• 2 oz lemon-lime soda
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• 2 oz orange juice
• 1 cup grenadine
• 2 cups fresh fruit (pineapple chunks, orange slices, cherries)
• 1 cup coconut cream (optional) for a more tropical twist
• Ice (enough to fill the bucket)

Ingredient Notes

• Rum adds the classic tropical cocktail base.
• Vodka keeps the drink smooth without changing the flavor.
• Tequila gives it a slight kick.
• Pineapple and orange juice bring sweet citrus flavor.
• Lemon-lime soda adds fizz.
• Coconut cream makes it creamy if you want a softer flavor.
• Fresh fruit makes the drink colorful and perfect for serving at parties.

Instructions

1. Fill your bucket halfway with ice. This helps everything stay cold and keeps the fruit from floating too much.

2. Add the rum, vodka, and tequila. I pour them in first so the alcohol mixes well as I stir.

3. Add the pineapple juice and orange juice. These two give the drink its sweet punch flavor.

4. Pour in the lemon-lime soda. This gives the bucket that light fizz.

5. Add the grenadine. It sinks to the bottom and creates the pretty red layer.

6. Drop in the fresh fruit. I like loading mine up because the fruit absorbs the drink and tastes amazing at the end.

7. Stir gently from the bottom so the colors swirl together without losing the layering look.

8. Add the coconut cream if you want it creamy. Stir again until smooth.

9. Add more ice to the top and stick in two long straws.

Tip: If you want a stronger drink, reduce the juice a little. If you want it lighter, add more soda or juice.

Nutrition (Approx.)

• Calories: 320
• Carbs: 45g
• Sugar: 38g
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 1g

Variations and Substitutions

• Make it lighter: Swap some juice with more lemon-lime soda.
• Make it sweeter: Add extra grenadine.
• Make it creamy: Add more coconut cream.
• Swap the alcohol: You can use coconut rum for extra flavor.
• No tequila? Just replace it with more rum or vodka.
• Make it ahead: Mix the alcohol and juices, chill it, and add soda and fruit right before serving.

Serving Suggestions

▶ Serve with long, colorful straws.

▶ Garnish with pineapple wedges or cherries.

▶ Serve in a chilled bucket for beach hangouts or pool parties.

▶ Add glow sticks for night events.

When to Serve?

This drink fits:

• Pool parties
• Backyard barbecues
• Beach days
• Holiday parties
• Vacations
• Tailgates
• New Year celebrations
• All-day gatherings

Which Liquor Brands to Choose?

You don’t need anything expensive.

• Rum: Bacardi or Malibu
• Vodka: Smirnoff or Tito’s
• Tequila: Espolòn or Jose Cuervo

Anything smooth works well since the juices bring all the flavor.

Storing Tips

✅ Mix the bucket fresh for the best flavor.

✅ If mixed ahead of time, leave out soda and fruit until ready to serve.

✅ Leftovers stay fresh in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

• Try flavored syrups if you prefer a sweeter drink.
• Add more juice if serving guests who want a lighter cocktail.
• Kids can have a non-alcoholic fruit punch version using only juice and soda.
• This recipe works with any fresh fruit you love.

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▶Snowflake Margarita Recipe

▶Vodka Winter Punch

▶Frostbite Blueberry Martini Cocktail

FAQ

Conclusion

If you want a fun party drink that always gets people talking, this F*ck It Bucket Cocktail Recipe is the go-to. It’s simple, fruity, colorful, and perfect for almost any casual get-together.

Give it a try and let me know how your bucket turned out—I love hearing your twists and ideas!