Description
The Cucumber Citrus Cooler is a refreshing, fruity drink with a vibrant blend of apple, orange, and lemon juices, perfectly complemented by fresh cucumber, strawberries, and a hint of elderflower. Light, cooling, and deliciously crisp, this drink is ideal for warm days, picnics, or a refreshing afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 4 oz apple juice
- 2 oz orange juice
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 strawberries, sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
- Fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes, for serving
- 1 oz elderflower cordial (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit and Veggies: Slice the cucumber, strawberries, and orange. Set aside some mint leaves for garnish.
- Mix the Juices: In a large pitcher, combine the apple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Add the Fruit and Cucumber: Add the cucumber slices, strawberry slices, and orange slices to the pitcher. Gently stir to mix the ingredients together.
- Optional Elderflower Cordial: If using, add the elderflower cordial to the pitcher and stir gently.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mixture over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a burst of aroma and color.
- Chill and Enjoy: For an extra refreshing touch, chill the drink in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Sparkling Version: Replace some of the juices with sparkling water or club soda for a fizzy twist.
- Herb Infusion: Add fresh basil or rosemary for a more aromatic flavor.
- Berry Twist: Add other berries like raspberries or blackberries for a sweeter, fruitier variation.
- No Elderflower: If you don’t have elderflower cordial, the drink is still wonderfully refreshing without it.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
