Better Than Soda Summer Cooler
Equipment
- 4-6 (24-oz) mason jars
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 lime
- 1 orange
- 1 grapefruit (optional)
- Filtered water
Optional Items:
- 1-2 tsps fruit powder (pomegranate, cherry, blueberry, raspberry, bilberry, etc)
- Frozen fruit
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Citrus Fruits: • Wash thoroughly.• Thinly slice (including the peel), removing seeds to prevent a bitter taste.• Evenly distribute citrus slices between mason jars.• For stronger citrus flavor, muddle some of the slices with the back of a spoon to release more juice.
- Add filtered water to about half-full if adding optional items OR to the top, leaving 1” to top if just citrus fruits.
- Add optional items, then add filtered water, leaving 1” at the top.• Fruit powder, sprinkle into each mason jar and stir swiftly with a spoon to combine• Frozen fruit and/or mint leaves, toss a few pieces of fruit & leaves into each jar
- Infuse: Put the lids on and place jars in the refrigerator. Infuse for 2 hours; overnight for stronger flavor.
- Serve: Stir the infused water before drinking.
Notes
• Experiment with other infusion fruits like strawberries, blueberries, or cucumber in a variety of combinations for additional flavors.
• Fruity ice cubes – use frozen fruit to keep your Summer Cooler cool & when you finish drinking, go ahead and eat the fruit as a finisher.
• Don’t throw away the citrus peels! Store in a glass container in the freezer. A few pieces in hot or iced tea are delightful – and don’t forget to muddle them to get a punch of exhilarating flavor.