Lemony Cooler

Name: Lemony Cooler
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 3 cups white grape juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilled; Ice cubes; Assorted fresh fruit, optional

Everyone thinks I've gone to a lot of trouble when making this refreshing summer drink, but it's so easy! I also like to make my own pretty ice cubes by adding 1/2 cup lemon juice and a mint sprig to 4 cups water.—Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Ingredients

3 cups white grape juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilled
Ice cubes
Assorted fresh fruit, optional

Directions

In a pitcher, combine the grape juice, sugar and lemon juice; stir until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until chilled.
Just before serving, stir in club soda. Serve over ice. Garnish with fruit if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 108 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Lemony Light Cooler in Taste of Home June/July 2009

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Cyndyth

Sep 1, 2011

My husband asks for this recipe often. It is easy and refreshing!
chris and jenn

Sep 4, 2010

This was very lemony and I loved it. Great to sip outside in the summer. Thank You!
bameiboo

Feb 5, 2010

While this was easy, it didn't have enough lemon flavor and was just a bit odd tasting. So I'd use this idea again but maybe pick a different juice.
stephanie.milner

Aug 24, 2009

Love this!! The lemon juice brightens up the grape juice, and the club soda cuts the sweetness making it sweet, tart and refreshing all at once.