SXMS: Citrus Cooler

When you're sweltering in repose under a thorn tree, feet in the pool (or a dish of ice water), a couple of jugs of this go down very well. Don't worry about exact amounts - just chuck it all together and adjust the taste later if necessary.

Citrus Cooler

• For every 2 litre jug you're making, dissolve 1 cup of sugar in about 1 cup of hot water.
• Squeeze the juice from 2 (ruby, if you can get them) grapefruit and 2 lemons, add to sugar-water. (If you can't find grapefruit, then just use 3 lemons, or to taste)
• Throw in a handful of fresh mint sprigs, top up the jug with ice (which will start to melt, but also to cool the hot water), and use ice to lightly crush the mint as you stir it.
• Re-top-up with more ice, fill in the gaps with water, and swirl/stir to dissolve.

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::update::
Forgot to add - feel free to throw in something alcoholic if you are so inclined, and if you are not driving anywhere anytime soon! There are more than enough sozzled idiots on the road over the festive season - don't add to their numbers.