This powdered cocktail mix recipe makes it simple to serve refreshing Azalea drinks without squeezing citrus or measuring multiple ingredients. With a bright blend of pink lemonade and pomegranate, you can mix up a pitcher or single cocktail in minutes. It’s especially helpful for hosting, since you can prepare everything ahead of time and focus on your guests instead of the bar.
Why This Powdered Cocktail Mix Is Perfect for Entering
- Make-ahead convenience: Mix it once and have it ready whenever guests arrive
- Consistent flavor every time: No guessing or squeezing fresh citrus
- Perfect for entertaining: Quickly mix drinks without stepping away from your guests
- Great for gifting or travel: Portion into small jars or bags for easy sharing and gifting.
What Is a Powdered Cocktail Mix
A powdered cocktail mix is a dry blend of ingredients that creates a drink when combined with liquid and spirits. It simplifies preparation, making it easy to serve consistent, flavorful cocktails without measuring multiple ingredients each time.
This version is inspired by the classic Azalea cocktail served during the Masters Tournament, with bright citrus flavor and a hint of pomegranate sweetness.
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Ingredients You Will Need
Here’s a quick overview of the key ingredients for this recipe. For the full list of ingredients and exact measurements, be sure to check the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Lemonade: You will need to buy a pink lemonade powdered drink mix. I purchased the Country Time brand; however, there might be other brands in your local grocery store.
- Pomegranate: The original Azalea Cocktail has grenadine syrup, which is made from pomegranate juice and sugar. We are going to use freeze-dried pomegranate juice powder. It’s pretty tart, so we are adding a bit more sugar to our powdered drink mix. I purchased Microingredients Pomegranate Powder.
- Sugar: We will need to sweeten this drink a bit with white sugar to make it taste like an azalea drink.
How To Make Azalea Powdered Drink Mix
Combining Ingredients
In a glass jar, mix powdered sugar, pink lemonade powder, and pomegranate powder. Secure the lid and shake well to combine. Store in an airtight container until you are ready to mix a cocktail.
To make an Azalea Cocktail, add 1 heaping tablespoon of the powdered mix to a cocktail shaker. Pour in 6 ounces of water and 2 ounces of vodka. Shake well to dissolve the powder.
How To Use This Powdered Cocktail Mix
- Add 1 heaping tablespoon of mix to a cocktail shaker
- Pour in 6 ounces of water and 2 ounces of vodka
- Shake well until fully dissolved
- Pour over ice and garnish with a maraschino cherry
Variations and Substitutions
- Alternative Sweeteners: Swap sugar for monk fruit sweetener or coconut sugar for a natural alternative.
- Citrus Options: Replace pink lemonade powder with yellow lemonade powder.
- Alcohol-Free Option: Mix with sparkling water for a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink.
Masters Party Menu
Planning a Masters watch party? This powdered cocktail mix makes drinks simple, so you can focus on your guests and enjoy the tournament. Pair it with a Masters party food menu and a few fun golf-themed touches to create an easy, welcoming gathering.
Do you have a question about the recipe? Feel free to ask in the comments below. I’m here to help! If you enjoy making this recipe, be sure to let us know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. Also, snap a photo and tag @intentionalhospitality on Instagram.💛 I love seeing your creations!
Azalea Powdered Drink Mix
Ingredients
Azalea Powder Cocktail Mixer
- 2 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate powder
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup pink lemonade powder mix – I use Country Time
Mixing The Azalea Drink
- 2 ounces vodka
- 6 ounces water
- marchino cherry, optional garnish
Instructions
- Combine sugar, lemonade mix, and pomegranate powder in a glass jar. Place a lid on and shake well.2 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate powder, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup pink lemonade powder mix – I use Country Time
- To make an Azalea Cocktail, scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of a powdered cocktail mix into a cocktail shaker.
- Add 6 ounces of water and 3 ounces of vodka and shake well to dissolve the powder.6 ounces water, 2 ounces vodka
- Pour into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry on a long golf tee.
Hi Gina, we are going to serve the chicken sandwich, the egg salad sandwich, with cheese straws and for the drinks the azalea cocktail and the Arnold Palmer/John Daily cocktail. But I do have a question. The white Georgia State plate that is pictured really caught my eye, can you please tell me where I can purchase these?
Thank you so much for the Masters recipes and decorations.
Brenda, I’m so excited to hear about your menu! My daughter bought me the GA platter at a little shop in Waynesboro, GA. However, I did find it on line. I thought the price was a good deal. > Georgia Shaped Tidbit Dish