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Key West Citrus Coolers Recipe

Escape the summer heat with this vibrant and refreshing Key West Citrus Cooler! This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for parties or a quiet evening. Prepare it up to a week in advance, or as little as 3 hours before serving. The perfect blend of zesty citrus and sweet syrup will leave you feeling cool and revitalized. Get the recipe now!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Calories 284.1 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
Key West Citrus Coolers

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Key West Citrus Coolers

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How to Make Key West Citrus Coolers

  1. In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups of water and 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and transfer the syrup to a heat-safe bowl.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill the syrup completely in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or up to 1 week.
  6. In a large pitcher, combine the chilled syrup (3 cups), 3 cups of cold water, ½ cup of fresh lime juice, and ½ cup of fresh orange juice.
  7. Fill glasses with ice.
  8. Pour the Key West Citrus Cooler over the ice and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

269g

Fat

0g

Carbs

24g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Fruit Easy Refrigerator Low Fat Punch Stove Top Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something Citrus Lime Oranges Equipment Presentation Served Cold