Guava punch is the drink that shows up at every luau, graduation party, and baby shower in Hawaii. It’s sweet, tropical, and stretches to serve a crowd—exactly what you need when family and friends come together.
Guava (the Hawaiian kind is usually strawberry guava) grows everywhere on the islands. But for punch, most locals use guava nectar—that pink juice in the can that’s been a staple since hanabata (small kid) days.
Optional Add-ins
Tips
- Make an ice ring – Freeze juice in a bundt pan so it doesn’t water down the punch
- Add soda last – Right before serving to keep the fizz
- Taste as you go – Adjust sweetness with more soda or lemon
- Keep it cold – Nothing worse than warm punch at a party
For Adults
Add rum, vodka, or champagne to make it a spiked punch. Start with 2 cups of spirits per batch and adjust to taste. Just remember to keep a non-alcoholic version for the keiki!
More Island Drinks
Love tropical Hawaiian beverages? Try these other island favorites:
- POG Juice – Hawaii’s passion orange guava juice
- Lilikoi Lemonade – Hawaiian passion fruit lemonade
- Lava Flow – Hawaii’s frozen strawberry-pina colada
