Best 9 Sunny Citrus Cooler Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the Sunny Citrus Cooler, a symphony of refreshing citrus flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. This delightful mocktail is a perfect blend of tangy oranges, zesty lemons, and a hint of aromatic lime, creating a vibrant and invigorating experience. Served chilled over ice, the Sunny Citrus Cooler is an ideal thirst-quencher for hot summer days or as a refreshing accompaniment to any meal. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, this mocktail is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

In addition to the classic Sunny Citrus Cooler, this article also offers variations to suit different preferences. For those who enjoy a touch of sweetness, the Citrus Cooler with Honey adds a subtle hint of honey to balance the tangy citrus flavors. If you prefer a fizzy twist, the Sparkling Citrus Cooler incorporates sparkling water to create a bubbly and refreshing drink. And for a tropical twist, the Tropical Citrus Cooler blends pineapple and coconut flavors with citrus, creating a mocktail that evokes the essence of a beachside vacation.

So embark on a culinary adventure and discover the vibrant flavors of the Sunny Citrus Cooler and its delightful variations. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a relaxing afternoon, or simply seeking a refreshing treat, these mocktails are sure to bring joy and refreshment to your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SUNNY'S GRAPEFRUIT-COCONUT COOLER



Sunny's Grapefruit-Coconut Cooler image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces Ruby Red or pink grapefruit juice
2 ounces cream of coconut
1/2 ounce agave nectar

Steps:

  • Combine the grapefruit juice, cream of coconut and agave in a small pitcher or bowl and stir to blend. Pour into a glass over ice.

CITRUS COOLER



Citrus Cooler image

Categories     Non-Alcoholic     Grapefruit     Lemon     Lime     Orange     Summer     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Ice cubes

Steps:

  • Stir 1 cup water and sugar in small saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. transfer syrup to pitcher and chill until cold. Add orange juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and lemon juice to pitcher and stir to blend. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.) Fill 4 glasses with ice. Pour citrus cooler over and serve.

CITRUS ORCHARD COOLER



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 orange, sliced
1 lime, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
4 cups water
6 ounces citrus vodka, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the citrus fruit with the sugar in a glass pitcher. Muddle the fruit with a wooden spoon or muddler until all the juice has been extracted from the fruit. Add 4 cups of water. Mix well and pour over ice filled glasses. Add citrus vodka, if desired.

LEMON, LIME, AND ORANGE CITRUS COOLER



Lemon, Lime, and Orange Citrus Cooler image

This citrus cooler recipe is made with lemons, limes, and oranges. It is a flavorful alternative to lemonade.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Beverage

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 large lemons, divided
3 large limes, divided
6 large oranges , divided
3 quarts water
1 1/2 cups sugar, or more to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 32 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Gallon (16 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SUNNY CITRUS COOLER



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The sunny color of this refreshing punch matched the bright yellow sunflower decorations for my theme dinner. It's easy to stir up, too, which is good new because a few sips may quench your thirst, but your taste buds are sure to be asking for more. --Holly Joyce Jackson, Minnesota

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
¾ cup lemonade concentrate
6 cups ginger ale, chilled
1 Orange slices

Steps:

  • In a 1-gal. pitcher, combine pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate and lemonade concentrate. Add ginger ale and mix well. Serve over ice. Garnish with orange slices if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 14.8 mg, Sugar 39.7 g

SUNNY CITRUS COOLER



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Make and share this Sunny Citrus Cooler recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 1 gallon

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (46 ounce) can pineapple juice
2 (12 ounce) cans frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup lemonade concentrate
6 cups ginger ale, chilled
orange slice (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 1 gallon pitcher, combine the first three ingredients.
  • Add ginger ale and mix well.
  • Serve over ice.
  • Garnish with orange slices if desired.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2945.4, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 163.1, Carbohydrate 725.9, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 675.5, Protein 25.8

THREE CITRUS SUMMER COOLER



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Make and share this Three Citrus Summer Cooler recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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)

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, stir together water and sugar; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes; let cool.
  • Stir in orange, grapefruit and lemon juices; chill until ready to serve.
  • Pour over ice cubes in tall glasses.
  • Garnish with a lemon slice and mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.7, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.7, Carbohydrate 68.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 62.3, Protein 1.2

CITRUS PEACH COOLER



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A refreshing non-alcoholic drink, perfect for a summer garden party. If you want to make it boozy, add a little peach schnapps

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Afternoon tea

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lemons , juice only
2 limes , juice only
1 lemon , thinly sliced
1 lime , thinly sliced
peach nectar
cloudy lemonade
a few sliced strawberry
sparkling water
mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Put the lemon juice and lime juice into a large jug. Add the sliced lemon and lime, and a handful of ice cubes. Add peach nectar to fill about one-third of the jug and top up to fill with lemonade.
  • Add the strawberries and top up with sparkling water and mint sprigs.

CITRUS COOLER



Citrus Cooler image

-Carol Hemker, Phenix City, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup grapefruit juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1 to 2 teaspoons lime juice
1 cup ginger ale, chilled
8 ice cubes
Lime and orange slices, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For a refreshing twist, add a squeeze of lime juice or a splash of lemon-lime soda to your Sunny Citrus Cooler.
  • For a sweeter cooler, add an extra tablespoon of honey or agave syrup.
  • If you don't have fresh oranges on hand, you can use 100% orange juice instead.
  • To make a virgin cooler, simply omit the vodka.
  • Garnish your cooler with a slice of orange, a sprig of mint, or a maraschino cherry for a festive touch.

Conclusion:

The Sunny Citrus Cooler is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. With its bright citrus flavor and just the right amount of sweetness, this cooler is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy, be sure to give the Sunny Citrus Cooler a try.

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