This is one for those of you with a sweet tooth. Spring has finally graced us with it's permanent presence and, I don't know about you, but warmer weather always makes me reach for iced drinks, smoothies and juices. Today's number is my current favourite, a sweet, zingy fruit cooler that's so simple you really barely need a recipe.
There are only 5 ingredients to this beauty, so here's what you'll need for 1 long drink, obviously multiply as you require:
10 strawberries (I rather like frozen at the moment but it's strawberry season soon!)
Lemonade (homemade if you're watching your sugar or go for some good shop bought stuff)
10 mint leaves
1 tbsp light muscavado sugar
Thinly sliced lemon
Drop 1 tbsp of sugar and 10 mint leaves into the bottom of the glass and muddle with a spoon (or muddler if you have one!) to release the mint oils.
In a blender/smoothie maker, blend the frozen strawberries with enough lemonade to loosen the mixture so your blender copes, then pour on top of the mint and sugar. Slip some thin lemon slices down the sides of the glass, top up with lemonade and garnish with the remainder of the mint leaves.
That's literally it. A satisfyingly quick, fresh and moreish summery drink that would be the perfect accompaniment to my desperately easy Lemon Drizzle Cake, I'm already whipping up my next batch!
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This is a fab recipe! I love anything minty or lemony during the summer x
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This looks so delicious!! <3 Lovely post
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This sounds amazing! Definitely got to give it a wee try when I get the chance! Seems like something perfect for the weather getting warmer lately! Nothing better than a fruity refreshing drink!
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I love the photos and I really want to make this now! You can't go wrong with strawberry and mint!
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Beauty from the Fjord
Ah this looks so amazing and refreshing too. Love your blog photography as well :)
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This looks absolutely divine and perfectly refreshing for these warmer days were having xx
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This looks so yummy, refreshing and defo perfect for summer!! =)
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This looks SO good! Definitely attempting it for the next BBQ! Also, I can imagine it would make the perfect base for a cocktail as well :)
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Oh wow, I have to try this when the weather gets warmer it sounds amazing and looks even better :D x
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Yum yum! Definitely my drink - a perfect mocktail (or cocktail if you're feeling adventurous eh) but damn 10 strawberries is A LOT of strawberries... haha!
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That cooler sounds amazing. I need to make it.
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i need to try it! x
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Love your your blog style and pictures! This drink looks amazingggg i used to get similar drinks to this in America i loved them! Thanks for stopping by my blog keep it touch :)
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