Description
A refreshing beverage that combines the zest of citrus fruits with a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
- 4 cups sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice.
- Add the simple syrup to the juice mixture and stir until well blended.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the chilled citrus mixture over the ice until the glass is two-thirds full.
- Top off each glass with sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- For a sweeter drink, adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste.
- Experiment with other citrus fruits like grapefruit or tangerines.
- Serve in clear glasses to showcase the vibrant colors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: citrus burst cooler, refreshing drink, summer beverage, cocktail alternative