Teresa's Recipes
Gokuri - Homemade Japanese Citrus Cooler
Experience the refreshing burst of Japanese summer with our homemade Gokuri! This sweet, citrusy beverage, originally from Japan, is packed with the invigorating flavors of grapefruit and lemon. It's the perfect thirst-quencher for those hot sunny days, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness that will leave you refreshed and revitalized.
Ingredients
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 liter Water
- 1/2 cup (adjust according to taste) Sugar
- 1, juiced Lemon
- 1, juiced Grapefruit
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Beverage
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 32g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Sugar: 30g
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the juice extracted from one grapefruit and one lemon.
- Add sugar to the citrus juice mixture, stirring well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Gradually add water to the pitcher, continuing to stir until it is well mixed with the juice and sugar mixture.
- Chill the Gokuri mixture in the refrigerator for at least an hour for best results.
- When ready to serve, pour the chilled Gokuri into glasses filled with ice cubes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your invigorating, homemade Japanese Gokuri!