Guava Cooler
Pink guava nectar, lime juice, and sparkling water make a fruity, fizzy cooler. A little fresh mint adds a cool finish. Scale the people count in the app to 2, 4, 6, or 8 — ingredients adjust from this base of 4 servings.
Open interactive cooker (change people count)
Food safety
Scrub limes and rinse mint under running water before using. Refrigerate opened guava nectar and keep the cooler cold. Use a clean scoop for ice.
Allergens: None listed
Equipment
- pitcher
- citrus juicer
- long spoon
- knife
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
- 3 cups guava nectar, chilled
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 8 fresh mint sprigs
- 1 lime, sliced, for garnish
Directions
1. Scrub the limes and rinse the mint under running water.
2. Juice enough limes to get the lime juice.
3. Put 4 mint sprigs in a pitcher and press them gently with a spoon to release their aroma.
4. Add the guava nectar and lime juice and stir.
5. Just before serving, add the sparkling water and stir gently.
6. Pour over ice and garnish with the remaining mint and lime slices.
Skill taught
Lightly bruising mint to release its aroma without shredding it.
Affordable substitution
Use frozen guava pulp, thawed and blended with an equal amount of water and sugar to taste, in place of nectar.
Optional variation
Swap half the guava nectar for mango or passion fruit nectar.
Leftovers & storage
Refrigerate the guava and lime mixture (without sparkling water) in a covered pitcher at 40°F or below and drink within 2 days. Add sparkling water just before serving.