Best 11 Citrus Cooler Recipes

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In the realm of refreshing beverages, citrus coolers stand out as a symphony of flavors that quench thirst and invigorate the senses. These delightful concoctions, often associated with warm summer days and outdoor gatherings, are a delightful blend of citrus fruits, sparkling water, and a touch of sweetness. Whether you prefer the classic combination of oranges, lemons, and limes, or a more exotic fusion of grapefruit, yuzu, and kumquats, there's a citrus cooler recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a state of pure refreshment. Embrace the vibrant colors and tangy aromas as you embark on a culinary journey to discover the best citrus cooler recipe that suits your palate and brings joy to every sip.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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

CITRUS MINT COOLER



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My grandmother used to make this refreshing drink for those hot Oklahoma summer days. The family would sit on the front porch relaxing while sipping this drink. Here in California, where lemons, oranges and mint are so abundant, my family has found equal enjoyment sitting in the shade and drinking a tall glass of this thirst-quenching cooler.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1 cup lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
1 cup orange juice (about 6 oranges)
10 mint sprigs
1 bottle (32 ounces) ginger ale, chilled
Cold water
Ice cubes

Steps:

  • Place first five ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cover; remove from heat and let steep until cool. Strain. Cover and refrigerate. , To serve, fill chilled glasses or a pitcher with equal amounts of fruit juice, ginger ale and water. Add ice and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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

YUMMY CITRUS COOLER



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This tangy and refreshing adult beverage is great on a hot summer evening!

Provided by STORMYEYEZ74

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup ice cubes
¼ fluid ounce spiced rum (such as Captain Morgan's®)
¾ fluid ounce melon liqueur (such as Midori®)
2 fluid ounces sweet and sour mix
2 fluid ounces orange juice
1 fluid ounce lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite®)

Steps:

  • Fill a cocktail glass with the ice cubes and pour in the rum, melon liqueur, sweet and sour mix, and orange juice. Stir to mix, and top with a splash of lemon-lime soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 38.3 g

CITRUS ORCHARD COOLER



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 orange, sliced
1 lime, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
4 cups water
6 ounces citrus vodka, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the citrus fruit with the sugar in a glass pitcher. Muddle the fruit with a wooden spoon or muddler until all the juice has been extracted from the fruit. Add 4 cups of water. Mix well and pour over ice filled glasses. Add citrus vodka, if desired.

SUNNY CITRUS COOLER



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The sunny color of this refreshing punch matched the bright yellow sunflower decorations for my theme dinner. It's easy to stir up, too, which is good new because a few sips may quench your thirst, but your taste buds are sure to be asking for more. -Holly Joyce Jackson, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 gallon.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice
2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
6 cups ginger ale or white soda, chilled
Orange slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a 1-gal. pitcher, combine pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate and lemonade concentrate. Add ginger ale and mix well. Serve over ice. Garnish with orange slices if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GINGER ALE CITRUS COOLER



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We usually call this drink "mock champagne" because it's fizzy and fruity but not overly sweet. This pretty pick-orange punch is one that we often enjoy with company.-Marie Hattrup, The Dalles, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
1 cup grapefruit juice
1/2 cup orange juice
3-1/2 cups ginger ale, chilled
3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook and stir the sugar and water over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Cool., Stir in grapefruit and orange juices. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, stir in the ginger ale and cherry juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CAMPARI CITRUS COOLER



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Categories     Fruit Juice     Vodka     Alcoholic     Citrus     Cocktail Party     Backyard BBQ     Grapefruit     Orange     Summer     Shower     Healthy     Party     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Serves 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup grapefruit juice
1 jigger (1 1/2 ounces) vodka
1 tablespoon Campari, or to taste
1/3 to 1/2 cup chilled seltzer
Garnish: slice of orange

Steps:

  • In a tall glass filled with ice, combine orange juice, grapefruit juice, vodka and Campari. Fill glass wth seltzer. Garnish with orange slice.

CITRUS COOLER



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This Is From My Diabetic cook Book. I Make This For Myself And Who Ever Is Here,As It Taste Great,We Like It To Much.

Provided by Doris Ware

Categories     Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c freshly squeezed orange juice
2 c unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp coconut extract
2 c cold sparkling water

Steps:

  • 1. combine juices and extracts in a large pitcher.
  • 2. refrigerate until cold.
  • 3. serve over ice. makes 9 servings.
  • 4. dietary exchanges 1 fruit.
  • 5. nutrients per serving. cal-59. cal.from fat-2%,total fat 1 g. sat. fat 1 g. ,carb.-13g.,protein 1g. chol.-0 mg. sodium-1g. fiber-1g.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe citrus fruits for the best flavor.
  • Use a variety of citrus fruits to create a complex and refreshing flavor.
  • Add other fruits, such as berries or pineapple, to create a unique flavor combination.
  • Use sparkling water or club soda to add effervescence to the drink.
  • Garnish the drink with a slice of citrus fruit or a sprig of mint for a finishing touch.

Conclusion:

Citrus coolers are a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of citrus fruits. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you are looking for a simple and refreshing drink or a more complex and flavorful beverage, there is a citrus cooler recipe that is perfect for you. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, reach for a citrus cooler and enjoy the delicious taste of fresh citrus fruits.

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