Citrus Tea Cooler Recipes

CITRUS COOLER

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.

LEMON, LIME, AND ORANGE CITRUS COOLER

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Squeeze the juice from 5 of the lemons, 3 of the limes and 5 of the oranges; pour into a gallon container.
• Add water and sugar to juices; mix well.
• Thinly slice the remaining orange and lemon and set aside for garnish.
• Chill thoroughly and keep in the refrigerator. Serve on ice with orange and lemon slices.

CITRUS COOLERS

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.

SPRINGTIME CITRUS COOLER

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.