Who needs white beaches and pool loungers when you can make your own mocktail at home?
Our low-calorie recipe provides a healthy and refreshing alternative to alcohol – and it’s full of fresh flavours that you already have in your kitchen.
You can even get the kids involved whilst you make it. It’s a great way to teach them simple skills like mixing and chopping – and it’s sure to make fruit fun!
So bring out your curly straw and sunglasses. It’s about to get berry tasty…
This recipe serves 1 but can be prepared in a batch.
Ingredients
- 1 thickly cut slice of cucumber
- A spring of mint
- Fresh or frozen red berries
- 120ml of diet or sugar-free lemonade
- A handful of ice cubes
Suggested toppings
Add a splash of colour to your mocktail with more berries and cucumber – or try a wedge of citrus and a sprinkling of mint leaves to awaken your senses.
Method
- Cut the cucumber into 1cm thick slices and chop up the mint leaves
- Boil 200ml of water in a pan, before adding the mint and cucumber
- Turn off the heat and let it stand for 2 minutes, then add a small handful of frozen berries
- Let the berries defrost, before crushing them slightly – then strain the mixture into a bowl
- Add 40ml of the berry mix into a tall class, then add some ice and 120ml of lemonade
- Garnish with your choice of toppings, stir and take a long sip!
Nutritional info
- Energy 28kcal
- Fat 0g
- Saturated fat 0g
- Sugar 7g
- Salt 0.02g
Sit back, relax and enjoy our tasty, alcohol-free take on a classic summer drink. It’s best enjoyed round the dinner table with the whole family – or during a quiet moment by yourself at the end of the day.
For other tasty treats and healthy tips, check out our blog.
