Best 11 Yummy Citrus Cooler Recipes

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In the realm of refreshing beverages, the "yummy citrus cooler" stands as a beacon of delightful flavors and invigorating aromas. This tantalizing drink, crafted with a symphony of citrus fruits, promises to transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Whether you seek a thirst-quenching companion for a hot summer's day or a revitalizing treat to brighten up your day, this citrus cooler will surely leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested 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

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 COOLERS



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This recipe came from a summer issue of Bon Appetit. It is amazingly delicious! However, I will caution you, part of the reason it tastes like gold is because it is worth that after all the zesting and juicing. I will reiterate, try it at least once, it's delicious!

Provided by Lawsome

Categories     Beverages

Time 55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 1/2 cups sugar
4 cups water
9 large lemons
4 oranges
9 cups carbonated water, approximately (such as Perrier)

Steps:

  • Bring sugar and water to a boil in a large pot over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Remove sugar syrup from heat.
  • Zest lemons and oranges, adding peelings to sugar syrup.
  • Juice fruits, adding to sugar syrup.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 6 hours.
  • Strain mixture.
  • Serve over carbonated water and ice.
  • (Will keep for 1 week).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 66.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 59.3, Protein 1

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.

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 COOLER



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Make and share this Citrus Cooler recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 2h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups cold sparkling water

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients; mix well.
  • Place in the refrigerator to chill. Just before serving, add sparkling water and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 2, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 11.5, Protein 0.7

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     Cocktails

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.n

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 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

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

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.

YUMMY CITRUS COOLER



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

Provided by STORMYEYEZ74

Categories     Cocktails

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.n

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

YUMMY CITRUS COOLER



Yummy Citrus Cooler image

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

Provided by STORMYEYEZ74

Categories     Cocktails

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.n

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and juicy citrus fruits: The quality of your citrus fruits will greatly impact the taste of your cooler. Look for fruits that are heavy for their size, have smooth skin, and are free of blemishes.
  • Use a variety of citrus fruits: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of citrus fruits to create a unique and flavorful cooler. Some popular combinations include orange and grapefruit, lemon and lime, and blood orange and tangerine.
  • Add other fruits and herbs for extra flavor: Citrus coolers are a great way to use up leftover fruit. Try adding berries, melon, cucumber, or mint to your cooler for a refreshing twist.
  • Sweeten to taste: Citrus coolers can be made as sweet or tart as you like. Add simple syrup or honey to taste until you reach your desired sweetness level.
  • Chill before serving: Citrus coolers are best served chilled. Prepare your cooler ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Conclusion:

Citrus coolers are a delicious and refreshing way to beat the heat. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of citrus fruits and other ingredients to choose from, the possibilities are endless. So next time you are looking for a refreshing summer drink, give citrus coolers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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