SUMMER FRUIT COOLER RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
This wonderfully fruity drink is perfect for warm-weather sipping. Its sweet-tart flavor and lovely color are sure to brighten any occasion. Jane Woods – Fort Worth, TX
Provided by: Taste of Home
Total time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Yield: 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients:
| 8 cups ruby red grapefruit juice, divided |
| 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice |
| 1 cup orange juice |
| 1 cup cranberry juice |
| 4 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled |
| Orange slices and fresh mint leaves |
Steps:
- Pour 3 cups grapefruit juice into two ice cube trays; freeze until set., In a large pitcher, combine the pineapple, orange and cranberry juices; stir in remaining grapefruit juice. Chill until serving., Slowly stir in soda; add the grapefruit ice cubes. Garnish with orange slices and mint.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 120 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
WATERMELON SUMMER COOLER – DAVITA
Cool down with the kidney-friendly recipe for Watermelon Summer Cooler.
Provided by: DaVita dietitian MaryAnn from North Carolina.
Cook time: 30S
Yield: 2
Ingredients:
| 1 cup crushed ice,1 cup seedless watermelon cubes,2 teaspoons lime juice,1 tablespoon sugar,2 small watermelon wedges for garnish |
Steps:
- Place all ingredients except garnish wedges in a blender and blend for 30 seconds.
- Pour into 2 small glasses, garnish with wedges and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 52 , Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0 g, ServingSize 3/4 cup (6 ounces), Sodium 1 mg