The importance of staying hydrated needs no introduction and we understand that sometimes, enjoying a flavoured beverage is a nice change and can help you increase your water intake for the day.
Unfortunately most readily available flavoured beverages equated to high sugar content and let’s be honest, too much sugar is never good for your body and what’s the purpose of staying hydrated if you’re going to put your health at risk?
The good news is, there are really yummy drinks that you can make at home and they consist of only natural ingredients! Nothing sugar laden, just pure goodness from nature.
What are we talking about? Fruit punches!
Be it a punch just for fun or for a party, these two recipes are the perfect thirst quenchers especially when you’re craving for something flavoured to pair with the hot tropical weather.
Citrus Burst
Ingredients
- 500ml Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 Juice of a lemon
- 1 Grapefruit
- 1 Red apple
- A bunch of mint leaves
- Ice cubes
Method
- Peel grapefruit and slice into small bite-size chunks. Set aside in a bowl.
- Cut red apple into small cubes and set aside too.
- Then, give mint leaves a thorough wash and pluck the leaves from the stem. Discard the stem and save the leaves for your drink.
- In a large pitcher, pour orange juice and mix all ingredients together.
- Give it a good stick with a spoon or a long chopstick and add ice accordingly.
- Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for no longer than an hour.
Berrylicious
Ingredients
- 500ml Fresh coconut water
- 100g Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 Orange
- A bunch of mint leaves
- A handful of red berries
- Ice cubes
Method
- Slice the orange thinly and set aside.
- Then, wash mint leaves and pluck them from the stem. Discard the stem and set the leaves aside.
- With a blender, blend coconut water and strawberries together. If you’re using fresh strawberries, don’t forget to give it a good wash before blending them.
- Then, pour coconut water mixture into a pitcher.
- Mix the sliced orange, red berries, mint leaves and give it a good stir.
- Lastly, add ice cubes and enjoy immediately.
