Best Minted Mandarin And Strawberry Coolers Recipes

STRAWBERRY-MINT COOLER

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A refreshing strawberry cooler with a hint of mint - have this cool beverage ready in just 10 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

5 cups fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups ice
6 cups lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage, chilled
1/4 cup packed small mint leaves

Steps:

In food processor, process 4 cups of the strawberries and the sugar with on-and-off motions until smooth.
Pour pureed strawberries into large pitcher. Slice remaining 1 cup strawberries; set aside.
Just before serving, stir in ice, carbonated beverage, sliced strawberries and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g

STRAWBERRY COOLER

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During the dog days of summer, my family looks for a cold, thirst-quenching drink. I like this ons because it's sparkling, refreshing and fast and easy to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups water
5 cups sliced fresh strawberries
3/4 to 1 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 cup ginger ale
Crushed ice
Additional strawberries, optional

Steps:

In a blender, process the water, sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice and zest in batches until smooth. Strain the berry seeds if desired. Pour mixture into a pitcher; stir in the ginger ale. Serve in chilled glasses over ice. If desired, garnish with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MINTED MANDARIN AND STRAWBERRY COOLERS

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Recipe reprinted with permission from Maria Helm Sinskey, copyright 2012.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 pints strawberries, hulled
1 bunch fresh mint
2 quarts fresh mandarin juice, strained (from 32 mandarins)

Steps:

Divide strawberries among eight to ten 10-ounce glasses. Add 2 mint leaves to each glass. Muddle until strawberries are crushed and juicy. Add 4 or 5 ice cubes to each glass, then fill three-quarters full with juice. Garnish with mint sprigs.