Ginger Ale Citrus Cooler

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup sugar or 2/3 cup splenda granular
• 2/3 cup club soda or 2/3 cup water
• 1 cup grapefruit juice
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 3 1/2 cups chilled ginger ale (regular or sugar-free)
• 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice or 3 tablespoons grenadine

Recipe

• 1 make a simple syrup out of sugar/splenda and water (not the club soda), and juices by stirring over low heat until mixture boils.
• 2 chill mixture, and gently stir in club soda (if using) as well as the ginger ale just prior to serving (adding these at this point helps retain more carbonation/bubbles).
• 3 serve in a punch bowl or in glasses over ice (freezing small pieces of fresh oranges or grapefruit in ice is an extra touch).