Best 9 Springtime Citrus Cooler Recipes
As the warm breeze of spring caresses our senses, it's time to embrace the vibrant flavors of the season. With citrus fruits bursting with freshness and zing, let's embark on a culinary adventure to create a springtime citrus cooler that will quench your thirst and tantalize your taste buds. From classic lemonade with a citrusy twist to refreshing mocktails infused with herbs and spices, this collection of recipes will guide you in crafting the perfect springtime citrus cooler to celebrate the arrival of the sunniest season.
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SPRINGTIME CITRUS COOLER
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
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 ORCHARD COOLER
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.
BASIL-CITRUS COOLER
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
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
CITRUS COOLER
Categories Non-Alcoholic Grapefruit Lemon Lime Orange Summer Bon Appétit Drink
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
CITRUS MINT COOLER
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
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.
CITRUS COOLER
-Carol Hemker, Phenix City, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
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
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 Iced Tea
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.n
Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sugar 6.6 g
GINGER ALE CITRUS COOLER
Adapted from Marie Hattrup's recipe in Taste of Home (Thank you, Marie!). Great for a springtime or summer brunch. Use Splenda and diet ginger ale to make this suitable for diabetics. If you can find reduced calorie juices that is great as well.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 6 one cup servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make a simple syrup out of sugar/Splenda and water (not the club soda), and juices by stirring over low heat until mixture boils.
- Chill mixture, and gently stir in club soda (if using) as well as the ginger ale just prior to serving (adding these at this point helps retain more carbonation/bubbles).
- Serve in a punch bowl or in glasses over ice (freezing small pieces of fresh oranges or grapefruit in ice is an extra touch).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 16.1, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 40.1, Protein 0.3
KEY WEST CITRUS COOLERS
You are going to love this! What a great way to cool off in this summer heat. Very refreshing! This can be started ahead up to one week, or as little as 3 hours ahead of time.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 6m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring 3 cups water and sugar to boil in large saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Boil 3 minutes.
- Transfer syrup to bowl; cover.
- Chill until cold, at least 3 hours and up to 1 week.
- Mix lime juice, orange juice, 3 cups syrup, and 3 cups water in large pitcher (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill).
- Fill glasses with ice.
- Pour cooler over.
Tips:
- Always use fresh citrus fruits for the best flavor. - If you don't have fresh citrus fruits, you can use 100% citrus juice instead. - Adjust the amount of sugar or honey to suit your taste. - For a sweeter drink, add more sugar or honey. - For a tarter drink, add less sugar or honey. - You can also add other fruits or herbs to your cooler, such as strawberries, blueberries, or mint. - If you want to make a virgin cooler, simply omit the vodka. - Serve your cooler immediately over ice.Conclusion:
The Springtime Citrus Cooler is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a non-alcoholic drink to enjoy at a party or a boozy cocktail to sip on by the pool, the Springtime Citrus Cooler is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a delicious and refreshing drink, give this recipe a try!
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