SPARKLING SUMMER DRINKS

Freshen things up with these non-alcoholic ice drinks!

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TROPICAL FRUIT PUNCH
Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS
3 handfuls ice cubes,
1 sliced orange
1 sliced peach
A handful of fresh mint sprigs
3 cups apple juice
2 cups lemonade or soda water

A squeeze of fresh lemon juice

METHOD
1. Add ice cubes, sliced orange, sliced peach and fresh mint sprigs to a jug.
2. Top with apple juice, lemonade or soda water and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
3. Use a cocktail muddler or wooden spoon to stir mixture together.
4. Add ice cubes, extra orange and peach slices to serving glasses, top with fruit punch and springs of mint.
5. Serve tropical fruit punch with colourful straws and paper umbrellas for decoration, if you like.

WATERMELON SPRITZER
Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS

1 punnet (250g) hulled and chopped strawberries
2 cups chopped watermelon
2 Tbsp sugar
1 cup water
1 bottle (750ml) lemonade
A sprig of fresh mint

METHOD
1. Place chopped strawberries, chopped watermelon, sugar and 1 cup water in a blender.
2. Blitz until smooth and decant into 2-3 ice cube trays. Freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.
3. Add a handful of cubes to serving glasses, top with 1 bottle (750ml) lemonade.
4. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and serve.

Top tip: To incorporate alcohol into these drinks, choose your favourite sparkling wine and use this instead of the lemonade or soda water.