Orange Pineapple Cooler with Sweet Herbs
A refreshing citrus and pineapple beverage infused with rose geranium and other sweet herbs for a fragrant, cooling drink.
Servings 12 cups
Ingredients
- 6 cups orange juice
- 1 can pineapple juice (46 ounces)
- ¼ cup sugar (more or less as needed)
- 12-20 branches rose geranium and other sweet herbs (6–8 inch long branches with flowers, leaves, tender stems)
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- sprigs of fresh herb and flower (to garnish)
Instructions
- Place juices and sugar in a large glass or plastic container, stirring to dissolve sugar.
- Twist and break branches of herbs to release flavor; add to juices, stirring well.
- Cover and let stand overnight to flavor.
- Lift out herbs, pressing hard to extract liquids.
- Serve immediately over ice or blend with crushed ice to a slushy consistency.
Notes
Yield: 12 cups liquid, without ice.
