Virgin Island Citrus Cooler
A refreshing non-alcoholic cooler blending fresh citrus juices with a hint of sweetness and sparkling water for a lively finish. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, and honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 3 oz sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 lime wheel
- 1 mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes and add 2 oz fresh orange juice, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz honey syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 3: Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 3 oz sparkling water and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing 1 lime wheel inside the glass and resting 1 sprig of fresh mint on top.
