Hop, Skips, a trash can vodka punch

One of my favorite things my best friend and I used to do in college was make something we called "Hop, Skips" on random afternoons. It all started after one of her boyfriends introduced us to "Hop, Skip and Go Naked" trash can punch. From there? They became our go-to when we were in the mood to get a little silly drunk. So, naturally, when I was trying to figure out what I wanted to make for the boys' birthday party, Hop, Skips came to me immediately.

After #onewildyear with this one? Yea, Momma needed some Hop, Skips.

This time around Hop, Skips were called Jungle Juice, with the added fan-fare of two bags of frozen triple berry mix for "ice cubes." This is seriously the easiest punch to make—but revelers beware, it bites back!!

Hop, Skips, a trash can vodka punch 
Ingredients 
1 2-liter bottle of vodka
2 cans of frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate
4-6 cans of light beer, to taste
2 bags of frozen berries, I opted for the triple berry mix, but it really doesn't matter

Directions
Pour vodka and both cans of frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate into serving vessel, stirring well. Take one of the empty lemonade cans and fill it with water to add to the punch. (Here you can add as little or as much water as you want. Obviously, the water dilutes the vodka…) Dump in the berries and stir. Begin adding the beer for effervescence, one can at a time. Depending on how strong you want the punch, and how fizzy, add at least four cans of beer. Stir well. Serve immediately.



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**photos by Shelby Berry