Yucca Drink is the combination of the result of shaking jar fulls of lemons, sugar, ice, and vodka for a sweet, sweet nectar for a large batch vodka drink. I have no idea why the large batch vodka drink is called yuccas, but honestly, this stuff is so good and so strong who cares what they call it.
While I was home for the county fair, I was reminded of a staple cocktail in my home area. I can remember watching people shaking jar fulls of lemons, sugar, ice, and vodka until the sweet, sweet nectar of the yucca drink was ready.
Large Batch Lemonade Vodka Drink
Let me start by saying this is a large batch vodka drink. I do not have advice on how to make this in a small amount. First of all, who would want just a small batch? You will want more than just one glass of this concoction. Second, if you are going to go through the effort, just make a bunch of it.
The key to success is a very large jar. Lots of people use the gallon pickle jars. I would recommend not using a jar with a spicket in it. It will inevitably leak during the shaking process. Just buy a large mason jar
. A large four-liter or gallon jar is perfect for this recipe.
The ingredients are really just lemons and a few limes, sugar, vodka, and ice. Literally, that is all. So, if you are looking for that party drink for the lake or a holiday weekend that will get you and your friends buzzing fast, this is the drink for you. I should really put a disclaimer on this recipe. It will make you drunk fast.
How to Make Yuccas?
Start by slicing up two pounds of lemons and putting half of them in the bottom of the large jar. I sliced up four limes and put two of them on the bottom as well. Then, pack the jar almost full with ice and add the remaining lemons and limes. Pour the sugar over top of the lemons and limes.
Then it is time to pour the vodka over top. A fifth should fit perfectly into the jar. I don't like to run short so I just go ahead and buy a handle to be sure there is enough vodka.
Once it is full, but not full to the brim, it is time to start shaking. Finally. This is a serious job. You are trying to dissolve sugar in ice cold liquid. Be ready to shake and call in reinforcements.
Large Batch Vodka Drink
I know you are probably thinking, how long does this take. Well, it depends doesn't work for an answer, so I would just say an hour. Plan on it taking an hour to be ready to drink. Now that does not mean we shook it for an hour. We would set the yucca drink jar down and let it rest and come on back to it.
I do not filter it. I just make it and put a large, long ladle
into the jar. Serve it with sliced lemons and limes from the jar as a garnish.
Enjoy it on a hot summer day when you are in need of a large batch vodka drink. Yucca drink will become a fan favorite.
Large Batch Cocktail Recipes
Yucca Drink
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lemons, sliced
- 4 whole limes, sliced
- 2.5 cups sugar
- 3 cups ice
- 750 ml vodka A fifth sized bottle
Instructions
- Place half the sliced lemons and limes in the bottom of a large gallon jar.
- Pack the jar almost full of ice. Put the remaining lemon and limes over the ice. Pour sugar over top.
- Fill the jar with the vodka.
- Place a lid on the jar and shake the jar to dissolve all the sugar. This could take up to an hour.
- Serve with a large ladle.
Nutrition
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Johnny jet
The original drink is entitled Yuka Flats
A nod to the nuclear test site.
Gallon jug. Three oranges, three limes, three lemons, one cup sugar, 1 large jar of mariachi I cherries all thrown into the gallon jar then add 1/2 fifth high test vodka and 1/2 fifth grain alcohol. Put the lid on and wrap it with a large towel and be sure it’s filled with ice. Shake till the towel freezes to the jar.
Line up body bags and put out all open flames...become a legend.
Aaron
Wow, this brings back memories. When I was in my teens I went camping with family, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. I was the only teenager there though being 17 at the time. All of my cousins that were there were under 10 years of age. I remember gathering around the fire the first night we were there after a day on the lake. All the kids were put to bed and I remember my uncles and aunts gathering in a circle around the fire and started to "shake the baby". The "baby" being a large jar with a lid on top and wet towel wrapped tightly around it. Whoever had the baby would shake it for a few minutes and pass it to the person to their left, who would also shake it and pass it on when they were done. I was standing there with everyone else around the fire when it got passed to me, so I grabbed it. When my uncle passed it to me he said if I am to shake the baby, I must be there when we wake the baby, but, and this is very important, NEVER drop the baby! My aunts exchanged a few unapproving glances as I was only 17 at the time, but my uncles stood up for me. I was a man, I was going to shake the baby, and that was that. I remember feeling like I had been let in on some ancient family secret that I might never had known about if I hadn't come. Anyways, we stood there around the fire shaking the baby for a very long time, it felt like a good couple of hours of shaking. Then finally one of my uncles started to knock on the baby, held it up to his head as if trying to listen for a voice, and he said "I think it's time to wake the baby. The last thing I remember was them setting the baby down on the picnic table, unwrapping the towel that was wound around it, and taking the lid off. I woke up the next morning fairly leftover from the night before and I asked my uncle what it was that we drank last night. He simply said "Yucca". I asked him why it was called yucca and he responded; "you know that taste you have in your mouth right now? I said yeah I woke up with it. He said that's why we call it Yucca!
Dalena
Hello,
Thanks for this! Can you substitute granulated stevia?
Leah Beyer
I am sure you can but have not tried it with stevia.
Waylon
Great Article! We used to wrap an old clean towel over the jar and then wrap it tight with duct tape for 3 reasons: somebody drunk takes a turn shaking and drops it, it doesn't make your hands cold, and it insulates the goodness so when that hours is up, its ice cold
LouAnn Havens
I do believe the original name is called Yucca Bowl. At our campground we would gather around a campfire at someone's camp site, and each bring a lemon to give to the host to make the yucca Bowl. It would be made in a large bowl with a lid on it and passed around for each person to shake. This would go on until the ice started to melt then the lid was removed, and the bowl would be passed around for everyone to drink from. Hance the Yucca drink.
COZ
Made this frequently in my youth. Wrapping the pickle jar in a beach towel and having two two strapping or buxom assistants slide the jar back and forth in the towel rapidly reduces prep time and provides entertainment. It’s done when the jar frosts over.