Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings, about 8 ounces each Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes, including 30 minutes cooling time Quick Ingredients 1 cup dried roselle calyces, also sold as dried hibiscus, about 1 ounce or 28 grams 2 cups water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 wide […]
Spiced Medlar and Citrus Cooler
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings, about 10 ounces each Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, including 30 minutes chilling Quick Ingredients 1 pound fully bletted medlars, washed 2 cups cold water 1/4 cup honey 1 cinnamon stick 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed 2 whole cloves 1/2 […]
Refreshing Calamansi Honey Cooler
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings, about 1 cup each Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 20 to 24 fresh calamansi, enough for 3/4 cup strained juice 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup warm water, about 110°F 3 cups chilled water, about 40°F 1/8 teaspoon fine sea […]
Nectarine Basil Spritz
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 spritzes Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 large ripe nectarines, pitted and chopped, about 1 pound or 450 g 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/4 cup cold water 1/2 cup […]
Persimmon Citrus Cooler With Orange and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings, about 1 cup each Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes, plus optional 30 minutes chilling Quick Ingredients 4 very ripe medium Fuyu persimmons, about 1 1/4 pounds total, peeled, cored, and chopped 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, chilled to 40°F […]
Sparkling Tart Cherry Lime Refresher
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings, about 10 ounces each Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes, including 20 minutes cooling time Quick Ingredients 2 cups unsweetened tart cherry juice, divided 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, from about 4 large limes 1 teaspoon finely grated […]
Sparkling Lemongrass Pineapple Fizz Drink
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large lemongrass stalks, trimmed and thinly sliced 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 cups chilled 100% pineapple juice 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, from about 2 […]
Sparkling Prickly Pear Lime Spritz
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium ripe prickly pears, peeled, or 1 1/2 cups thawed prickly pear pulp 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, from 3 to 4 limes 1/4 cup agave nectar or simple syrup 1/8 teaspoon fine […]
Sparkling Boysenberry Lemonade
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings, about 10 ounces each Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes, including 30 minutes chilling Quick Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen boysenberries, plus extra for garnish 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon finely grated […]
Carrot Orange Ginger Juice Refresher
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings, about 1 cup each Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups fresh carrot juice, chilled to about 40°F (4°C) 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice, chilled to about 40°F (4°C) 2 teaspoons fresh ginger juice, made from about 2 […]









