Best Orange Berry Cooler Recipes

FRUIT COOLER

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I especially enjoy this great pick-me-up drink after I have spent hours working out in the yard. By adding ice cubes while blending, I make a slushy version, which is refreshing in the summer, when friends stop by or I'm just sitting on the porch relaxing. -Frann Clark, DeRidder, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup chilled carbonated water

Steps:

In a blender, combine the juices, strawberries and sugar. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a pitcher; stir in water. Serve in chilled glasses over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE BERRY COOLER

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Categories Non-Alcoholic Berry Fruit Kid-Friendly Backyard BBQ Raspberry Orange Summer Shower Party Gourmet Drink Small Plates

Yield Makes about 5 cups berry purée.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups strawberries, hulled
2 cups raspberries, picked over
2 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
1/2 cup superfine sugar plus additional to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste
seltzer water or club soda

Steps:

In a blender blend berries, orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, and lime juice until smooth. Force purée through a fine sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl, pressing hard on solids. Chill purée, covered, until cold and stir in additional sugar.(Purée keeps, covered and chilled, 2 days.)
Fill tall glasses with ice and add enough berry purée to fill each glass by three quarters. Top off drinks with seltzer water or club soda and stir well.

WATERMELON-STRAWBERRY COOLER

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My family gulps this frosty cooler because we love, love, love watermelon. The strawberries give it an extra pop. This is a perfect drink for Texas heat. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/2 cup lemon juice
12 cups cubed watermelon (about 3-1/2 pounds)
2 cups fresh strawberries or raspberries
2/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
Small watermelon wedges and fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Place 1 cup water, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 6 cups watermelon, 1 cup berries, 1/3 cup sugar and 3/4 teaspoon minced mint in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large pitcher. Repeat with remaining water, lemon juice, fruit, sugar and minced mint., Refrigerate 1 hour or until cold. If desired, press through a fine-mesh strainer. Serve with watermelon wedges and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE BLUEBERRY FREEZER JAM

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This quick jam lets me savor the great taste of fresh-picked blueberries no matter the season, but I have to fight my kids for them since they start eating them the minute I bring them in the house. -Mark Morgan, Waterford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups sugar
1 medium orange
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries, crushed
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin

Steps:

Rinse four clean 1-cup plastic containers with lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly., Preheat oven to 250°. Place sugar in a shallow baking dish; bake 15 minutes. Meanwhile, finely grate 1 tablespoon peel from orange. Peel and chop orange., In a large bowl, combine blueberries, warm sugar, grated peel and chopped orange; let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pectin; stir constantly for 3 minutes to evenly distribute pectin. , Immediately fill all containers to within 1/2 in. of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours., Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 12 months. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.