Cool down on a hot day with a sparkling fruit cooler, a refreshing drink made with fresh fruits, sparkling water, and a hint of sweetness. Whether you're looking for a healthy alternative to sugary sodas or an exciting way to spruce up your summer gatherings, these coolers are the perfect thirst-quenchers. With a variety of flavor combinations and easy-to-follow recipes, you can find the perfect sparkling fruit cooler to suit your taste and preferences.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPARKLING FRUIT COOLERS
These fruit coolers are essentially a grown-up (and far healthier) version of the sticky, sweet fruit slushies of childhood. There are so many juices and nectars available; experiment with different combinations.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Yield Makes 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Freeze the lemonade, limeade, and juice in 3 or 4 ice cube trays.
- Fill each of 4 tall glasses to the top with an assortment of ice cubes and add sparkling water to fill. Garnish with limes and serve with iced tea spoons.
SPARKLING FRUIT COOLER
Two types of fruit juice and lemonade mix combine in a very classy stirred cocktail that's great for parties.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Holiday & Special Occasion Recipes
Time 10m
Yield Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add juices and water to drink mix in 2-qt. plastic or glass pitcher; stir until mix is completely dissolved.
- Stir in gin.
- Serve over ice garnished with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 15 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g, Protein 1 g
FRUIT COOLER
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
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.
FRUIT JUICE COOLER
Be sure to mix up enough of this sparkling beverage so you can offer you can offer your guests a second glass to enjoy with the meal.-Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings (about 1 quart).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a 1-qt. pitcher, combine juices; chill. Just before serving, stir in carbonated water. Serve in chilled glasses over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SPARKLING HIBISCUS COOLER
This hibiscus cooler is a super refreshing drink on a hot summer day.
Provided by CJ
Categories Drinks Recipes Mocktail Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine water, hibiscus petals, cinnamon, clove, allspice, and nutmeg in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove from heat and stir in sugar until dissolved, about 1 minute. Cool syrup to room temperature, about 1 hour. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make hibiscus coolers by filling 10 glasses with ice. Pour 3 fluid ounces hibiscus syrup into each glass; top with 8 fluid ounces sparkling water. Squeeze 1 lime wedge into each glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 28.7 mg, Sugar 28.3 g
SPARKLING FRUIT COOLER
Steps:
- Empty contents of drink mix into large pitcher.
- Add juices and water; stir until drink mix is completly dissolved. Stir in gin.
- Serve over ice cubes in tall glasses. Add lemon slices to eack glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SPARKLING FRUIT COOLER
A fruity cocktail from Crystal Light and Food & Family magazine. This one has pink lemonade, pineapple and white grape juice and gin. Crystal Light is a low calorie fruit drink mix. One tub makes 2 quarts, so if you need to use another low cal drink mix, use the amount needed to make 2 quarts.
Provided by ciao4293
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Empty drink mix into large pitcher.
- Add juices and water, stir until drink mix is dissolved, then stir in gin.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses, adding a lemon slice to each glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.6, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 40.2, Protein 0.8
Tips:
- Choose fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor. Frozen fruits can also be used, but they may need to be thawed before using.
- If you don't have sparkling water on hand, you can use club soda or even regular water. However, sparkling water will give your coolers a more refreshing, bubbly口感.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of fruits and juices. Some popular combinations include strawberries and lemonade, blueberries and raspberries, and oranges and pineapple.
- For a sweeter cooler, add a little bit of honey, agave nectar, or simple syrup. You can also use flavored sparkling water or juice for a more pronounced flavor.
- Garnish your coolers with fresh fruit, mint leaves, or edible flowers for a festive touch.
Conclusion:
Sparkling fruit coolers are a delicious and refreshing way to cool down on a hot summer day. They're also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With so many different flavor combinations to choose from, there's sure to be a sparkling fruit cooler that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing drink, give one of these recipes a try!
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