Best Basil Citrus Cooler Recipes

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CITRUS-BASIL VINAIGRETTE



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This dressing is lovely yellow color, and we use it on a mixed green salad (mixed Romaine and European greens), tossed with small broccoli and cauliflower florets, raisins or sweetened dried cranberries, and shredded Cheddar or crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. The sweet-tart zestiness of the dressing perks up the salad! The yield depends on how much salad dressing you prefer. For us, this recipe makes enough dressing for about 4 large salads.

Provided by Karen R.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ lemon, zested
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon honey
⅛ cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, honey, basil, and vinegar. Seal and shake well. Chill 2 hours in the refrigerator. Strain basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 291.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CITRUS COOLER



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-Carol Hemker, Phenix City, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup grapefruit juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1 to 2 teaspoons lime juice
1 cup ginger ale, chilled
8 ice cubes
Lime and orange slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the grapefruit juice, orange juice, lime juice and ginger ale. Serve in two chilled glasses over ice. Garnish with lime and orange slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BASIL-CITRUS COOLER



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Kick off any gathering with a refreshing summer sip -- this colorful lemonade-stand upgrade is sure to hit the spot.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons sugar
3 cups fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
Ice

Steps:

  • In a large container, combine basil and sugar. Mash with the back of a wooden spoon until basil is broken up. Add orange juice, lime juice, and 5 cups water; stir until sugar is dissolved. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 g

BASIL VERMOUTH COOLER



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A double dose of basil - infused in dry vermouth and used as garnish - ensures this drink is fresh and herbal throughout. A splash of olive brine and a garnish with the olives themselves add salinity and balance. Use the leftover basil-infused dry vermouth in a 50/50 martini, Vermouth Royale, a Fair Play or pour as is over a large ice cube and finish with a citrus twist.

Provided by Rebekah Peppler

Categories     cocktails

Time 3h15m

Yield 1 (750-milliliter) bottle basil-infused dry vermouth and 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 to 15 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
1 (750-milliliter) bottle dry vermouth
Ice
1 1/2 ounces fino or manzanilla sherry
1 1/2 ounces basil-infused dry vermouth
1/4 to 1/2 ounce mild green olive brine, such as Castelvetrano or Manzanilla
2 ounces dry tonic
3 ounces soda water
1 basil sprig
1 (3-inch) lemon peel
1 to 3 Castelvetrano olives

Steps:

  • Make basil-infused dry vermouth: Place the basil in one hand and use the other to lightly slap the leaves, releasing the aromatics. Add the leaves to the vermouth either in the bottle itself or in a large, clean container. (You may need to pour out an ounce of vermouth to fit in all the leaves. If this is the case, pour the vermouth into a glass with an ice cube and garnish with a citrus twist. Drink while you infuse the rest.) Cover and set aside to infuse at room temperature for 3 hours. Strain the vermouth through a fine-mesh strainer, removing and discarding the basil leaves, and rebottle in the original bottle. Store in the refrigerator and use the basil-infused vermouth within 3 weeks.
  • Make the cocktail: Fill a Collins or highball glass with ice. Add the sherry, basil-infused vermouth and olive brine. Top with tonic and soda water. Place the basil sprig in one hand and use the other to lightly slap the leaves, releasing the aromatics. Garnish with the basil, lemon peel and olives.

CITRUS PEACH COOLER



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A refreshing non-alcoholic drink, perfect for a summer garden party. If you want to make it boozy, add a little peach schnapps

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Afternoon tea

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lemons , juice only
2 limes , juice only
1 lemon , thinly sliced
1 lime , thinly sliced
peach nectar
cloudy lemonade
a few sliced strawberry
sparkling water
mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Put the lemon juice and lime juice into a large jug. Add the sliced lemon and lime, and a handful of ice cubes. Add peach nectar to fill about one-third of the jug and top up to fill with lemonade.
  • Add the strawberries and top up with sparkling water and mint sprigs.

BASIL CITRUS COCKTAIL



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Fruity, fantastic and lighter in calories! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 fresh basil leaves
1-1/2 to 2 cups ice cubes
2 ounces white grapefruit juice
2 ounces mandarin orange juice
3/4 ounce gin
1/2 ounce Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur

Steps:

  • In a shaker, muddle basil leaves., Fill shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add the juices, gin and ginger liqueur; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CITRUS COOLER



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Categories     Non-Alcoholic     Grapefruit     Lemon     Lime     Orange     Summer     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Ice cubes

Steps:

  • Stir 1 cup water and sugar in small saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. transfer syrup to pitcher and chill until cold. Add orange juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and lemon juice to pitcher and stir to blend. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.) Fill 4 glasses with ice. Pour citrus cooler over and serve.

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