Best Citrus Orchard Cooler Recipes

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CITRUS COOLERS



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Perfect for hot summer days with lots of Vitamin C. Prep time is refrigeration time.Recipe source: Bon Appetit

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Beverages

Time 3h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups water
3 cups sugar
3 cups fresh lime juice
3 cups fresh orange juice
crushed ice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over high heat bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar disolves. Boil 3 minutes. Transfer syrup to a bowl or other container; cover; chill until cold (at least 3 hours but will keep for up to one week).
  • In a large pitcher mix together juices, 3 cups syrup and 3 cups water. ***can be made one day ahead; covered and chilled***.
  • Fill glasses with ice and pour cooler over.
  • ***Left over syrup is wonderful added to iced tea topped with mint leaves and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 6.3, Carbohydrate 92.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 84.3, Protein 1

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

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.

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

SPRINGTIME CITRUS COOLER



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A springtime and summer favorite in our house, this citrus flavored drink refreshes nicely and serves as a great alternative to tea or water at a brunch.

Provided by Karyn Ulriksen

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 Earl Grey tea bag
1 medium orange, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon rose water

Steps:

  • Prepare a strong cup of tea with the Earl Grey, letting the bag steep for 5 minutes. Place the orange slices, sugar, rose water, and tea into a 1/2 gallon pitcher. Fill with cold water, and stir to dissolve the sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sugar 6.6 g

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