Forget sunshine holidays and golden beaches – it’s easier than you think to make your own mocktails at home.
This quick and simple recipe offers a refreshing alternative to alcohol and is bursting with flavours that are already waiting in your fridge.
You can even get the little ones involved whilst you make it. It’s a great way to get children creative in the kitchen – and is guaranteed to make fruit fun!
And the best bit? This low-calorie drink is delicious and healthy.
So bring out your curly straws and mini umbrellas. It’s time to get fruity…
This recipe serves 1 but can be prepared in a batch.
Ingredients:
- 1 thick slice of cucumber
- 1 sprig of fresh mint
- A handful of fresh or frozen red berries
- 120ml of sugar-free or diet lemonade
Optional toppings:
Double up with extra fresh or frozen berries and cucumber slices, or try something new with a wedge of citrus.
Method:
- Chop the cucumber into thick slices and cut the mint leaves into small pieces
- Bring 200ml of water to the boil in a saucepan, then drop in the cucumber and mint
- Turn off the heat and leave for 2 minutes – then add a handful of frozen berries
- Once the berries have defrosted, crush them slightly with a spoon and strain the mixture into a bowl
- Pour 40ml of the berry mix into a tall glass, then drop in some ice and top up with 120ml of lemonade
- Garnish, give it a stir and enjoy!
Nutritional info:
- Energy 28kcal
- Fat 0g
- Saturated fat 0g
- Sugar 7g
- Salt 0.02g
Fill up the glasses around the dinner table or find a quiet moment for yourself at the end of the day. Then just sit back, relax and enjoy our healthy take on a classic summer drink.
Why not check out our recipes for the perfect meal to drink it with?
