This zingy citrus refresher is everything you need to keep you going on a hot summer’s day. Perfect for entertaining family and friends at BBQs without all the added sugars or alcohol. Keep hydrated and enjoy!
Citrus Refresher
Citrus Refresher | A refreshing citrus drink to enjoy on hot summer's days | Gestational Diabetes UK
Course Drinks
Cuisine British
Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword drinks
Free or Subscription Recipe Free Recipe
Free from coconut, dairy, eggs, gluten, nuts
Prep Time 5 minutes
Infusing time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 7kcal
Author Jo Paterson
Ingredients
- 1 litre sparkling water or zero lemonade
- 1 large orange sliced
- 1 medium lemon sliced
- 1 medium lime sliced
- 3 sprigs fresh mint leaves
- 1 handful ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon xylitol or erythritol sweetener (optional) to taste
Instructions
- Slice the fruit and add to a jug with the ice
- Scrunch the mint leaves so that they release more flavour and add into the jug
- Pour over the sparkling water, stir well and refrigerate
- Taste before serving adding some sweetener if you prefer a sweeter taste
Nutrition
Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | of which saturates: 0.004g | Fibre: 1g | of which sugars: 0.3g
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