Best Springtime Citrus Cooler Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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