Three Citrus Summer Cooler

Cool and refreshing for a hot summer afternoon,from the local newspaper.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 3⁄4 cup sugar, plus
• 3  tablespoons sugar (or sub with splenda)
• 1 1⁄4 cups  fresh orange juice
• 1 1⁄4 cups  fresh grapefruit juice
• 1 1⁄4 cups fresh lemon juice
• 4  lemon slices (to garnish) (optional)
• 4  fresh mint sprigs, for garnisah (optional)

Directions

1. In large saucepan, stir together water and sugar; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes; let cool.
3. Stir in orange, grapefruit and lemon juices; chill until ready to serve.
4. Pour over ice cubes in tall glasses.
5. Garnish with a lemon slice and mint sprig.