Spring and summer call for deliciously refreshing and light drinks and this cucumber, mint and elderflower mocktail will certainly hit the spot.
This recipe is a very British culmination of flavours - combining zesty lime and mint, refreshing cucumber and sweet elderflower cordial with soda water for a special drink for those looking to cut down on their alcohol intake. It tastes delicious and doesn't compromise in flavour or texture.
Making this easy mocktail will be the most refreshing mocktail you’ll drink all summer and would make a perfect addition to any Coronation street parties you might be attending.
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Yields:
10 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Cal/Serv:
35
Ingredients
2 limes, finely sliced
4 large mint sprigs, leaves picked, plus extra sprigs to garnish
10 cm piece of cucumber
150 ml elderflower cordial, we used Belvoir
1 1/2 l soda water
ice, to serve
Directions
Step 1Put the lime slices and mint leaves into a large jug. Using a y-shaped vegetable peeler, shave the cucumber into ribbons (discard the seedy core). Add to the jug and pour in the elderflower cordial and soda water. Gently stir to combine and add some ice to chill.
Step 2Fill 10 tall glasses with ice and pour in the mocktail. Garnish with the mint sprigs and serve.
Per serving
Calories: 35
Protein: 0g
Fat: 0g
Saturates: 0g
Carbs: 9g
Total sugars: 9g
Fibre: 0g
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