Fresh Squeeze

Shake up these fabulous coolers for the season.

Mango Mule with Fresh Cucumber and Lime

Serves: 1

Prep time: 5 minutes

Calorie count: 75 calories (per serving)

Ingredients:

2 tbsp honey

10 ml fresh lime juice

90 ml mango puree

60 ml fresh cucumber juice

Ginger ale, for topping

Method:

1. Blend together the fresh cucumber juice, mango puree, honey, and fresh lime juice.
2. Pour halfway into a tall glass along with ice cubes.
3. Top with ginger ale.
4. Serve chilled.

Tip: If you can’t find ginger ale, use regular club soda.

Banana Delight with Coconut Water and Pineapple Juice

Serves: 1

Prep time: 5 minutes

Calorie count: 100 calories (per serving)

Ingredients:

5 ml cinnamon syrup

90 ml pineapple juice

Chopped dates, for garnishing

120 ml coconut water

60 ml date puree

1 banana, peeled

Method:

1. Blend all the ingredients together along with ice cubes.
2. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with chopped dates.
3. Serve chilled.

Tip: Replace coconut water with fresh lime juice for a tangy version.

Orange Punch with Kaffir Lime and Vanilla Syrup

Serves: 1

Prep time: 7 minutes

Calorie count: 75 calories (per serving)

Ingredients:

90 ml orange juice

30 ml sweet and sour mix

10 ml vanilla syrup

4-5 kaffir lime leaves

1  orange peeled and segmented

Method:

1. Muddle together the orange segments and kaffir lime leaves.
2. Add to a mason jar with ice cubes, vanilla syrup, and sweet and sour mix.
3. Top with the orange juice.
4. Serve chilled.

Tip: Add slivers of fresh ginger for a spicy kick.

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