Three Citrus Summer Cooler

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1

Refreshing Three Citrus Summer Cooler recipe

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

2 hr 15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups water
	3/4 cup sugar , plus
	3 tablespoons sugar ( or sub with splenda )
	1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice
	1 1/4 cups fresh grapefruit juice
	1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
	4 lemon slices ( to garnish ) ( optional )
	4 fresh mint sprigs , for garnisah ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

159

Sugar

37g

Fat

Three Citrus Summer Cooler is a delicious drink that combines the fresh, tangy flavors of oranges, grapefruits, and lemons. It is an ideal drink for staying cool on a hot summer day and can be served as a refreshing beverage during picnics, barbecues, and other outdoor gatherings. This drink is easy to make and can be customized to your liking with additional ingredients such as ginger or sparkling water. So go ahead and beat the heat with this homemade citrus cooler.

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2.	Remove from heat and let cool completely.
3.	In a large pitcher, stir together orange juice, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and the cooled sugar syrup.
4.	Refrigerate until chilled, about 2-3 hours.
5.	When ready to serve, pour the drink into four glasses filled with ice.
6.	Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs (optional).

PROS

This citrus summer cooler is a refreshing drink perfect for a hot summer day.

It’s homemade, easy to prepare, and contains no preservatives or artificial flavors.

The recipe can be adjusted to make it sweeter or tangier to suit your taste.

CONS

This drink contains sugar, which if consumed excessively, can lead to health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and dental issues.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This drink is high in vitamin C, which is essential for the immune system’s proper functioning.
It also contains antioxidants that help protect the body against cell damage caused by free radicals.
Furthermore, the mint used in the recipe can aid digestion and reduce inflammation.