Fruit Quenchers

1 October 2023

Try one of these cool drinks with lots of ice during the warmer months.

Ingredients

(Each recipe serves 1)

All varieties
Ice cubes
Sparkling mineral water (for topping up each recipe)

Jungle Cooler
2 x 30ml pineapple juice
1 x 30ml orange juice
½ x 30ml tropical fruit cordial
½ x 30ml coconut milk
Pineapple slice

Lime Fizz
1 x 30ml lime juice
1 x 30ml apple juice
Lime and apple slices

Gentle Sea Breeze
2 x 30ml cranberry juice
2 x 30ml grapefruit juice
Sprig of mint

Apple Kick
1 x 30ml apple juice
1 x 30ml cranberry juice
1 x 30ml orange juice
½ x 30ml lime juice
Apple slice


Equipment

The equipment needed depends on which recipe you choose. You may need the following:
250ml tumbler glass
30ml shot glass (for measuring the liquids) or measuring jug
Colander
Chopping board
Sharp knife
Can opener
Juice squeezer
Bowls for fruit
Ice cube tray
Freezer and/or refrigerator
Drinks stirrers or straws


Instructions

  1. Half-fill a 250ml tumbler with ice cubes.
  2. Choose the fruit juices you would like to try and measure the correct amount of each into the tumbler.
  3. Top up with sparkling mineral water to taste and stir.
  4. Garnish with chopped fruit.

Skills used include:
Measuring, chopping, squeezing, mixing and serving.


Top Tips

  • If you have chopped fruit left over, perhaps you could make it into a smoothie for breakfast?

Something to try next time

  • Drop some fresh berries, chopped fruit or mint leaves into the bottom of an ice cube tray, top up with water and freeze to make interesting ice cubes.