Drink Recipe: Huckleberry-Citrus Cooler

Try this new drink from the DCA Food & Wine Festival.

The Huckleberry-Citrus Cooler can be found at the D-Lish booth at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. It features Gold Peak Black Tea, huckleberry and agave syrups, grapefruit soda, lemon and orange juices, and is garnished with an orange wedge. It is a very refreshing drink that strikes a balance between tart and sweet. 

Huckleberry-Citrus Cooler

Yields 1 drink

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce huckleberry syrup

• 1 ounce agave nectar

• 1 ounce lemon juice

• ½ cup Gold Peak black tea

• ½ cup grapefruit soda

• ½ cup orange juice

• Orange wedge, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add huckleberry syrup, agave nectar, and lemon juice to a glass.

2. Pour black tea, grapefruit soda, and orange juice over top.

3. Stir together until the drink is well-mixed and add ice, if needed.

4. Garnish the glass with an orange wedge and enjoy!

Review: 

This drink has a good balance between tart and sweet. I really enjoyed the combination of the citrus flavors with huckleberry. It reminds me of a mocktail and could definitely be used as a mixer as well. Adding a shot of vodka or tequila to this drink would make a great cocktail! This recipe can easily be scaled up and served in a pitcher for a party!