POG juice is available in Hawaii, the West Coast of the United States, and at Disney World—so if you’re not currently in any of those locations, your only option is to make it yourself. Good news: it’s super easy!
What Is POG Juice?
The name POG juice comes from the main ingredients: passionfruit, orange, and guava juice. POG was created in 1971 by a Hawaiian dairy company; the juice was advertised on the caps used to seal the company’s milk bottles and that’s how the 90s game of POGS got its name.
Why You’ll Love This POG Juice Recipe
Here’s what makes POG juice so good:
Tastes like the tropics. The combination of orange, passionfruit, and guava will make you feel like you’re sitting on the beach in a tropical paradise. (A vacation for your tastebuds maybe?) Easy to make. Just combine all the ingredients together and your work is done! POG juice is easy to make anytime. Great for any time of day. You can drink this juice with your breakfast, or sip on it with a snack later in the day.
Notes on Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.
Passion fruit juice – Look for a 100% juice variety. Guava nectar – You’ll need nectar or juice, not puree or pulp. Fresh squeezed orange juice – About 3 medium oranges produces a cup of juice.
How to Make POG Juice
Making POG juice is as simple as can be! Here’s what you’ll need to do.
Mix. Stir together the passion fruit juice, guava nectar, and orange juice in a large pitcher. Chill. Refrigerate the juice until ready to serve.
Tips for Success
Here are a few quick pointers to help you make sure your POG juice turns out perfect.
Use the best quality juices. I use freshly squeezed orange juice for its superior flavor and avoid juice blends or juices with added sweeteners. Read the labels to make sure your passionfruit and guava juice aren’t blended with pear or white grape juice. Don’t add ice until serving. If you add ice to the pitcher, it will water down your juice as it melts. This is fine if you’re planning on serving it all right away, but if not, it’s best to add ice cubes to individual glasses and then pour the POG juice over the ice. Scale up or down. You can easily scale up the recipe for a big brunch party, or scale it down to a single serving!
Variations
This recipe will give you classic POG juice, but you can play with the proportions of the juices to change the flavor—or even add mango or pineapple juice in addition to or instead of another ingredient.
Serving Suggestions
POG juice is great for a brunch get-together with breakfast favorites like Vegan French Toast, Classic Vegan Donuts, and Vegan Breakfast Pizza. You can use it as the base for a tropical mimosa, or make spritzers by adding sparkling water. POG juice is excellent for cocktails too!
How to Store
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container or covered pitcher in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. (Although the store-bought juices have a long storage life, fresh orange juice doesn’t last as long.)
Can I Freeze This Recipe?
Yes, you can freeze POG juice—either in ice cube trays for cocktails or popsicle molds for a sweet treat, or freeze a whole batch of POG juice to serve later. It will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer bag.
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