Backyard Citrus Cooler

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh orange juice
• 1 cup limeade
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• 3 cups chilled sparkling water
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lime, sliced
• Fresh mint
• Ice
• 6 oz white rum or tequila, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Chill all ingredients and a large pitcher before mixing so the sparkling water stays lively.

2. 2

   Combine orange juice, limeade and pineapple juice. Add optional rum or tequila if making the adult version.

3. 3

   Fill the pitcher with ice and add orange, lime and lightly slapped mint leaves.

4. 4

   Pour in sparkling water immediately before serving and stir once gently from the bottom.

5. 5

   Taste and add more limeade for tartness or sparkling water for a lighter drink. Serve at once.