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Introduction

Although many people think they don't like fresh citrus, they often change their minds once

they've tasted the incredible difference of freshly-juiced citrus. In addition to great taste,

fresh juice has many health benefits.

Antioxidants and Vitamin C

Antioxidants are extremely beneficial compounds, found in most fresh vegetables and fruits,

which help our bodies fight off the damage caused by free radicals.

When fresh produce is processed, canned or bottled, a great deal of antioxidant power is

lost. This is especially true of citrus fruits, which are naturally very high in the familiar

antioxidant Vitamin C.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant, but it's also much more. For many years, natural and holistic

health professionals have recognized Vitamin C's incredible immunity-boosting properties.

In addition, new studies suggest that Vitamin C may play an important role in cardiovascular

health, asthma prevention and cancer prevention.

Taste the Difference

Freshly juiced lemons and limes have a flavor that's much more complex than artificial or

bottled options. While still very tart, they're surprisingly sweet as well. Perhaps best of all,

they have no unpleasant artificial flavors.

Choosing the Right Fruits

When choosing citrus fruits, consider how you plan to use them. If you'll be using the zest

(the colored, outer part of the peel which holds flavorful and fragrant oils), choose organic

citrus. If you'll be discarding the peels, non-organic citrus is generally regarded as safe.

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You'll also notice difference varieties of citrus fruits. They're all good, but two stand out from

the crowd – Key Limes and Meyer Lemons. Renowned for superior flavor, this pair will make

any citrus drink a winner!

Juicing Tips

To obtain the most juice from any lemon or lime, heat it very briefly under hot running water

(don't use the microwave!). Once it's warmed, gently roll it on a counter or table, pressing

down with your hand. These tricks release more juice into the pulp of the fruit, allowing you

to get more out of every squeeze!



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Index

Soft Drinks ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Lemon-Wheatgrass Shooters ...................................................................................................................... 5

Cherry Berry Slushie ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Classic Southern Iced Tea .............................................................................................................................. 7

Classic Lemonade ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Cherry Limeade ................................................................................................................................................. 9

Raspberry Lime Fizz ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Watermelon-Lime Slushie ........................................................................................................................... 11

Icy Arnold Palmer ........................................................................................................................................... 12

Rosemary Mint Lemonade .......................................................................................................................... 13

Pomegranate-Lemon Spritzer ................................................................................................................... 14

Alcoholic Drinks .................................................................................................................................... 15

Zesty Strawberry Daiquiris .......................................................................................................................... 15

Best-Ever Frozen Lime Margaritas ........................................................................................................... 16

Vodka Arnold Palmer .................................................................................................................................... 17

Classic Whiskey Sour ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Tart Champagne Cocktails .......................................................................................................................... 19

Fresh Mojitos .................................................................................................................................................... 20

Ultra-Easy Cuba Libres .................................................................................................................................. 21

Sparkling Lemon Drop .................................................................................................................................. 22

Adults-Only Lemon Sorbet “Sundae” ..................................................................................................... 23

Sparkling Citrus Sangria ............................................................................................................................... 24



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Soft Drinks

Lemon-Wheatgrass Shooters

Packed with antioxidant power, wheatgrass shooters are a favorite among vegans and

natural-foods enthusiasts. Here, the sometimes-overpowering flavor is lightened by apples

and fresh-squeezed lemon juice. For optimal nutrition, choose organic ingredients.

Ingredients:

6 bunches (small handfuls) fresh wheatgrass

1 large lemon

1 large apple

Directions:

Wash all ingredients. Chop apples

into pieces which will fit into your

juicer.

Juice apples and wheatgrass,

pouring into two small glasses.

Squeeze lemon and add lemon juice to apple-wheatgrass mixture. Stir well to combine

and drink immediately.

Serves: 2



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Cherry Berry Slushie

The bright, sweet flavor of fresh berries is enhanced by

fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Feel free to substitute

lime juice for a slightly less tart flavor.

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen berries (strawberries, cherries,

blackberries, raspberries, blueberries or a mixture)

1 cup ice cubes

1 lemon (or lime)

Sugar (or natural sugar substitute) to taste

Directions:

Place berries (still frozen) and ice cubes in a

blender; process until a slushy consistency is

achieved.

Juice lemon or lime; add juice to prepared slushie. Add sugar or substitute if desired until

desired sweetness is reached.

Note:

Slushie can be prepared with fresh berries, although more ice will be needed to achieve the

right consistency.

Serves: 2



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Classic Southern Iced Tea

Nothing says summer like iced tea – and when made with fresh lemon juice, it's a taste treat

unlike anything you can buy in a store!

Ingredients:

10 regular-size bags black tea

1 cup sugar (or natural sugar

substitute)

1 to 2 lemons

Fresh mint leaves (optional, see

Note)

Directions:

In a saucepan over medium heat, cover tea bags with water and simmer for 8 to 10

minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

In the meantime, juice lemon(s) and discard rinds if not using (see Note).

In a heat-safe gallon-sized pitcher, place tea mixture. Add sugar, lemon juice and enough

water to fill pitcher; stir until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until cold; serve over ice

cubes.

Notes:

Fresh mint can be used as a garnish or ingredient. For mint-flavored iced tea, muddle 1/4

leaves in a small bowl with a teaspoon of sugar until a paste is created; add to tea along with

sugar.

Lemon rind can also be used as a garnish. Before juicing, peel lemons with a small vegetable

peeler to create spirals; drape a spiral over the rim of each glass when serving.

Serves: 16



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Classic Lemonade

If you've never had fresh lemonade before, you're in for a treat!

Regardless of the type of lemons used, homemade is always better than powdered mixes.

For entertaining, consider garnishing the rim of each glass with a twist of lemon peel or a

thin slice of lemon.

Instructions:

½ cup sugar

½ cup water

1 cup fresh lemon juice (8 to 10 large

lemons)

3 cups water

Direction:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water until sugar is dissolved.

This mixture is called Simple Syrup and is the basis for many drinks. Set aside to cool.

When syrup is cool, place in a pitcher with lemon juice and water; stir well to combine.

Add more water or sugar, to taste, if desired. Serve over ice.

Serves: 6



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Cherry Limeade

A favorite of drive-in restaurants, our Cherry Limeade is the perfect way to beat the heat on

summer days!

Ingredients:

6 Tablespoons tart cherry juice

concentrate (See Note)

3 cups water OR lemon-lime soda

1 cup fresh lime juice (12 to 14 limes)

1 to 2 cups sugar (to taste)

Maraschino cherries (garnish; optional)

Directions:

In a large pitcher, combine cherry juice concentrate and water (or soda). Stir well to

combine. Add lime juice and stir.

Add sugar, beginning with ½ cup and adding more until desired sweetness is reached.

Serve over ice, garnished with maraschino cherries if desired.

Note:

Concentrated cherry juice can be found in the refrigerated juice aisle in most large

supermarkets. If you can't find any, you may substitute 1 packet of Black Cherry powdered

drink mix. Prepare as directed on packet, substituting soda for water if desired, then blend

in lime juice and extra sugar if desired.

Serves: 6



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Raspberry Lime Fizz

Delicious, unusually and beautifully colored, this refreshing fizz is ideal for entertaining or

relaxing by the pool!

Ingredients:

1 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen

Additional 1 cup raspberries, frozen

3/4 cup sugar

5 cups (40 ounces) cold club soda

½ cup fresh lime juice (9 to 10 limes)

Crushed ice

Directions:

Process raspberries in a blender until pureed; strain

to remove seeds and pulp.

In a pitcher, combine raspberry juice, sugar, club soda

and lime juice. Stir to combine; taste and add more

sugar if desired.

Serve over ice, spooning a few frozen raspberries into each glass.

Serves: 4



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Watermelon-Lime Slushie

Nothing says summer lime watermelon! This healthy frozen drink gets and extra kick from

fresh limes. If you prefer, you may substitute the same amount of fresh lemon juice; either

way is delicious.

Ingredients:

3 cups chopped fresh watermelon

1 tablespoon sugar or natural sugar substitute

1 cup crushed or shaved ice

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 to 2 limes)

½ cup water or lemon-lime soda

Watermelon wedges; garnish; optional

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender and process

until smooth. Taste, adjust sugar and lime juice

if desired and serve immediately, garnished

with watermelon wedges if desired.

Serves: 4



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Icy Arnold Palmer

An Arnold Palmer is a mixture of iced tea and lemonade, said to be the famous golfer's

favorite drink. For an alcohol-based version, see the Vodka Arnold Palmer.

Ingredients:

4 single-serving size bags black tea

4 cups boiling water

1 cup water

1 cup sugar


lemons)

2 cups crushed ice

Directions:

In a heat-safe pitcher, pour boiling water over tea bags and allow to steep for 5 minutes.

Place in refrigerator.

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water and sugar; cook over medium heat until

sugar is dissolved. Cool completely.

Add sugar syrup, lemon juice and ice to a blender; process until a slushie consistency is

reached.

Remove pitcher from refrigerator; add lemonade slush mixture and stir to combine. Taste

and add more sugar if desired. Serve immediately.

Note:

To serve a crowd, you can prepare our Southern Iced Tea and Classic Lemonade recipes and

combine in a punch bowl or several large pitchers.

Serves: 4 to 6



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Rosemary Mint Lemonade

Bursting with fresh citrus and fresh herbs, this is just the thing to cool you off at the end of a

long, hot day! If fresh herbs aren't available, use 1 teaspoon dried for each tablespoon of

fresh.

Ingredients:

½ cup sugar

½ cup water

2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves

2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

1 cup fresh lemon juice (8 to 10 large lemons)

3 cups water

Additional fresh rosemary and mint (for

garnish; optional)

Directions:

In a small saucepan over medium heat,

combine sugar, herbs and water until sugar

is dissolved. Set aside to cool.

When mixture has cooled, strain out herbs. Place in a pitcher with lemon juice and water;

stir well to combine. Add more water or sugar, to taste, if desired. Serve over ice,

garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Serves: 6



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Pomegranate-Lemon Spritzer

Pomegranates are known as a 'superfood' because of their high levels of antioxidants. Since

juicing a pomegranate is a very time-consuming process, our recipe uses bottled juice

instead. Purchase the best-quality pomegranate

juice you can find to obtain the highest levels of

beneficial compounds.

Ingredients:

1 bottle (16 ounces) pomegranate juice

1 (2-liter) bottle club soda, unflavored sparkling

water OR lemon-lime soda


½ to ¾ cup sugar (to taste)

Directions:

In a large pitcher, combine pomegranate juice,

lemon juice and enough water or soda to fill the

pitcher. Add sugar 1 tablespoonful at a time,

tasting frequently, until desired sweetness is reached (see Note).

Serve immediately, over ice if desired.

Note:

You may find, especially if you use lemon-lime soda, that this drink is sweet enough without

added sugar.



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Alcoholic Drinks

Zesty Strawberry Daiquiris

Strawberry Daiquiris are a summer party favorite – our recipe uses fresh lemon and lime juice

to really make the flavors pop!

Ingredients:

½ pound (8 ounces) frozen strawberries

1 cup sugar

12 cups crushed ice

¼ cup fresh lime juice (3 to 4 limes)

1 cup fresh lemon juice (8 to 10 lemons)

1 ½ cups white rum

½ cup sparkling water, club soda OR

lemon-lime soda

Fresh strawberries and limes, washed and

sliced, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Working in 2 batches, place all ingredients

in a blender and process until smooth. Pour and serve immediately, garnished with

strawberry and lime slices if desired.

Serves: 16



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Best-Ever Frozen Lime Margaritas

Another party favorite, our margaritas are the best you've ever tasted! Fresh lime juice takes

this classic drink from an old favorite to a brand-new experience, and the frosted glasses

lend a restaurant-quality touch.

Ingredients:

3 cups crushed ice

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons high-quality

silver tequila

¾ cup fresh lime juice (9 to 12 limes)

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup water (see Note)

Zest of 3 limes

3 tablespoons sea salt

3 tablespoons sugar

Lime slices or wedges (garnish;

optional)

Directions:

In a blender, process the ice, tequila,

lime juice, sugar and water until

smooth.

In a dry food processor, pulse the lime zest, salt and sugar until finely chopped and well

combined. Pour onto a plate. Using a lime wedge, moisten the rims of 6 glasses; dip

immediately into the zest mixture.

Pour margaritas into prepared glasses and serve immediately, garnished with lime if

desired.

Serves: 6



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Vodka Arnold Palmer

As the popularity of the traditional Arnold Palmer grew, bars across the country began

adding liquor to offer variety. There are rum, gin and many other alternatives, but vodka

allows the flavors of fresh citrus juice and tea to shine through.

Ingredients:

Lemonade

½ cup sugar

½ cup water


3 cups water

Iced Tea

5 single-serving black tea bags

5 cups boiling water

1 cup sugar

1 cup high-quality vodka

Fresh mint leaves, lemon slices (garnish; optional)

Directions:

To prepare lemonade, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat;

cook until sugar is dissolved. Set aside and cool completely.

To prepare tea, pour boiling water over tea bags in a large, heat-proof pitcher. Steep for

5 to 10 minutes; remove tea bags and refrigerate until cold.

To prepare drinks, combine lemonade, vodka and iced tea in two large pitchers or a

punch bowl. Serve over ice and garnish as desired.

Serves: 16



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Classic Whiskey Sour

One of the oldest drink recipes around, the Whiskey Sour is a staple in bars around the world.

By using fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey, you'll take this old favorite to new heights!

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 large

lemon)

½ cup high-quality whiskey or bourbon

2 tablespoons (to taste) sugar (see Note)

2 tablespoons honey

Ice cubes

Direction:

In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, sugar and honey until dissolved.

Divide between two glasses; add ice cubes and fill with whiskey. Serve immediately.

Note:

If you prefer less sweetness in your drinks, you may choose to leave out the sugar.

Serves: 2



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Tart Champagne Cocktails

Ideal for brunch on warmer days, the 'punch' of these sparkling cocktails can be lowered by

substituting lemon-lime soda or club soda for the vodka.

Ingredients:

1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice (10 to 14 lemons)

½ to 1 cup sugar

1 ½ cups vodka

1 bottle (740 ml) champagne

Directions:

In a large pitcher, stir lemon juice and ½ cup

sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Add

vodka; stir well.

Divide mixture between 4 to 6 glasses; add ice

and carefully fill with champagne. Taste for

sweetness and add more sugar to each glass if

desired.

Serves: 4 to 6



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Fresh Mojitos

A classic Cuban cocktail, mojitos are perfect for hot days or warm nights! Our version uses

fresh lime juice and fresh mint for a drink that's bursting with flavor.

Ingredients:

1 handful fresh mint leaves (preferably

organic)

4 teaspoons sugar

1 cup light or white rum

½ cup fresh lime juice (7 to 9 limes)

Club soda

Additional lime slices and mint leaves

(garnish; optional)

Directions:

In a small bowl, muddle the sugar and

mint leaves until leaves are bruised,

using the end of a wooden spoon (a

mortar and pestle may also be used). Divide the mixture between 4 small glasses.

Combine rum and lime juice; divide between the prepared glasses. Fill each glass with club

soda. Garnish with lime and mint if desired. Serve immediately.

Serves: 4



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Ultra-Easy Cuba Libres

Another classic Cuban drink, a Cuba Libre is essentially just a rum and cola with a twist of

bright lime flavor – ideal for drop-in guests or anytime you want a great drink in a hurry!

Ingredients:

1 can (12 ounces) cola

¼ cup fresh lime juice (4 to 5

limes)

1 cup rum (dark or light)

Crushed ice

Lime slices (garnish; optional)

Directions:

In a small pitcher, combine the

lime juice and rum; stir to

combine. Divide evenly between

4 glasses. Fill each glass with the cola; add ice, garnish if desired and serve immediately.

Serves: 4



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Sparkling Lemon Drop

The lemon drop is a classic favorite – our version revs up the flavor with sparkling soda and

fresh lemon juice.

Ingredients:


lemons)

2 teaspoons sugar

½ cup high-quality vodka

1 can (12 ounces) club soda

Crushed ice or ice cubes

Fresh lemon and lime slices and fresh

mint (garnish; optional)

Directions:

In a small pitcher, combine lemon juice, sugar and vodka; stir to dissolve sugar completely.

Fill each glass with club soda, stir gently. Garnish if desired, add ice and serve immediately.

Serves: 8



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Adults-Only Lemon Sorbet “Sundae”

Combining the fun of an ice cream sundae with the kick of vodka and fresh lemon! Alcohol

can't freeze, which makes alcohol-based sorbets an easy way to create cool, refreshing treats

for hot days.

Ingredients:

3 cups sugar

6 cups water


lemons)

1 cup vodka

Zest of 6 lemons, finely chopped or

shredded (preferably organic)

2 cans (12 ounces each) club soda OR lemon-lime soda

Lemon slices and fresh mint leaves (garnish; if desired)

Directions:

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar and lemon zest. Cook until

sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and cool completely.

If desired, strain syrup mixture to remove zest (for a stronger lemon flavor, leave the zest

in).

Combine syrup mixture with vodka and lemon juice. Place in a shallow baking pan and

place in the freezer. Freeze until partially set; break up with a fork and freeze again until

set.

Place frozen sorbet in a blender and process until smooth, if desired, to break up any

large frozen pieces.

Spoon sorbet into tall martini glasses; pour a small amount of club soda over each

serving. Garnish if desired and serve immediately.

Serves: 8



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Sparkling Citrus Sangria

Sangria – a popular party drink made with wine, fresh fruit and occasionally spices – is

typically red, but white sangrias becoming increasingly popular. Our version uses white

sparkling wine, citrus fruit and strawberries for a deliciously sweet-tart flavor your guests will

love!

Ingredients:

5 bottles (750ml) white wine

2 kiwi, washed, sliced (preferably

organic)

2 pints raspberries, washed

(preferably organic)

3 large lemons, sliced (preferably

organic)

5 limes, sliced (preferably organic)

1 cup fresh lemon juice (9 to 10

large lemons)

¾ cup fresh lime juice (9 to 12

limes)

1 bottle (2 liters) ginger ale OR club soda

Additional raspberries, kiwi, lemon and lime slices (garnish; optional)

Direction:

In a very large punch bowl, combine wine, strawberries, lemon slices, lime slices, lemon

juice and lime juice. Place in refrigerator; chill overnight to blend flavors.

Just before serving, add ginger ale or club soda. Garnish glasses if desired; scoop up fruit

pieces with each serving and serve immediately.

Serves: 16


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