Fruit Cooler
Sugared strawberries macerated overnight, then mixed with lemon, apple juice and soda water over ice. A make-ahead pitcher drink for warm afternoons.
Medium
Difficulty
15 min
Time
140 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Non-alcoholic
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Ice
- Lemon(optional)1
- Soda Water33 ¼ oz
- Strawberry1 cup
- Apple Juice1 can frozen
- Apple1
- Sugar2 tblsp
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Fruit Cooler close to the original.
Instead of Soda Water
- Lemon-Lime Soda— sweeter, citrusy
- Tonic Water— adds a bittersweet edge
Instead of Strawberry
- Raspberry— sharper berry
Instead of Apple Juice
- Apple Cider— cloudier, more depth
Instead of Sugar
- Honey— floral sweetness
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
Instructions
Toss strawberries with sugar, and let sit overnight in refrigerator.
Cut lemon.
Reserve two slices.
Juice the rest.
Mix together the lemon juice, strawberries, apple juice, and soda water.
Add slices of lemon (decor, really).
In glasses, put ice cubes, and a slice of apple.
Pour drink in, and serve.
Pairs well with
Apple and strawberry over soda make a garden cooler for light grazing:
- Cucumber sandwiches
- Berry parfait cups
- Cheese cubes
- Oatmeal cookies
Similar taste
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