How to Make POG Juice from Hawaii
Wait. Maybe you don’t even know what POG is? Maybe I should explain it a bit before I share a super simple recipe? Ok, then!
First of all, POG stands for (P)assion fruit, (O)range, and (G)uava. It is a popular juice drink from Hawaii that’s been around for almost 50 years. Rumor has it that it was originally created in 1971 by the now-defunct Haleakalā Dairy on Maui. Today, it’s still produced by Meadow Gold (a subsidiary of Dean Foods) and mostly it is found Hawaiʻi and some West Coast outlets.
There was a bit of a panic in April when it was announced that the parent company was filing bankruptcy. It was close to being yet another causality of the COVID-19 pandemic but it was later announced that production would continue in Hawaii.
Since many people are still not traveling to the beautiful state of Hawaii, here is a great way to enjoy a taste of the islands while you wait to return. Making it is super easy but sourcing the ingredients might be more difficult. I have added some Amazon links to make it easier and we do get a small kickback from any purchase made there.
POG Breakfast Juice
Ingredients:
- 4 cups passion fruit juice
- try Goya
- try Ceres
- try this pulp option (just make sure to dilute to make it a juice)
- 4 cups orange juice
- try Simply Orange
- try 365 Organic
- 4 cups guava juice
- try Sun Tropics-try Goya (may need to dilute this a bit)
- try this pulp option (just make sure to dilute to make it a juice)
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a 1-gallon pitcher. Serve over ice in tall glasses. Makes 12 cups.
Thank you to the Disney Blog and Hawaii Magazine for the recipe and background information about POG.
ADULT TIP: Make an adult drink by turning it into a mimosa (1/2 POG with 1/2 sparkling wine/champagne) or add a little rum to it. Garnish with an orange slice.
Originally Published Nov 29, 2020
