Drinks

Lemon lime & rooibos fizz 

Published on December 5, 2025

A fun and zesty mocktail for cooling down on those sweltering days. Lemon & lime rooibos fizz  Serves 6  Ingredients For the popsicles  1 peach or plum, thinly sliced 250-300ml rooibos iced tea For the fizz  Ice ¾ cup lime juice 1L Sprite Small handful mint leaves    Method For the popsicles, add slices of […]

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Frozen mangorita

Published on December 3, 2025

Almost as popular as a frozen margarita, this icy, crunchy cocktail captures summer in a drink. To turn into a mocktail, omit the tequila. Frozen mangorita Serves 2-4  Ingredients 300g frozen mango cubes ¼ cup tequila of choice 2 Tbsp lime juice ¼ cup water 2 Tbsp white sugar 3 large handfuls ice Coarse salt, […]

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Grapefruit and rosemary ombré spritz 

Published on November 4, 2025

Zesty, herbal, and totally stunning – this grapefruit and rosemary ombré spritz is sunshine in a glass. Grapefruit and rosemary ombré spritz  Add a tot of gin, if you like. Makes 4 – 6 Ingredients 2 cups grapefruit juice 2 cups orange juice 3 cups sparkling water 4-6 tsp grenadine syrup Rosemary sprigs, to serve […]

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3 Refreshing drinks to pack for your spring picnic 

Published on October 30, 2025

Sip, savour and soak up the sunshine with these refreshing drinks – perfect for your spring picnic!   Gooseberry lemonade   Makes 1.8L // Cooking time 20 minutes  Ingredients  For the gooseberry lemonade  4 lemons, juiced  ¼ cup honey  ⅔ cup gooseberries  8 mint sprigs  To serve  1.5L sparkling water  1-2 cups gooseberries  1 lemon, sliced  […]

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4 refreshing cocktails for warmer days

Published on September 26, 2025

These cool, colourful creations are perfect for sunny afternoons, weekend braais or just kicking back with friends. Dirty pineapple margarita    Makes 1  Ingredients  For the jalapeño simple syrup   1 jalapeño, halved ½ cup sugar ½ cup water      For the salt rim    3 Tbsp salt flakes 2 limes, zested and juiced      For the margarita    2 tots (50ml) Tequila Blanco  1 […]

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Berry and thyme fizz with Selati Sugar 

Published on August 15, 2025

Sip on this refreshing berry and thyme fizz, sweetened to perfection with Selati castor sugar, for a delightful burst of flavour in every sparkling sip.  Berry and thyme fizz  Serves 8   Every sip sparkles in this berry and thyme fizz, made to dazzle with a Selati Castor Snow syrup.   Ingredients  For the berry syrup:   2 […]

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Muscovado caramel with Selati Sugar 

Published on August 1, 2025

We’re raising a glass to celebrate women this month! Enjoy a velvety coffee drink with caramel-like muscovado sweetness, creating a tantalising symphony for your taste buds. Make this tasty muscovado caramel with Selati Sugar today!  Muscovado caramel Serves 4   Create a tantalising symphony for your taste buds with this velvety blend of bold coffee intensity […]

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Parisian hot chocolate 

Published on July 15, 2025

Oui oui, this recipe transports us to the hustle and bustle of Paris. Found in Parisian cafés, this famous hot chocolate is an absolute must-have this winter. For the full experience, dip a buttery croissant into your creamy hot chocolate and don’t skip on the whipped cream. Parisian hot chocolate Serves 3-4 Ingredients ¼ cup […]

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4 Hot chocolate recipes to warm from within 

Published on June 3, 2025

Celebrate World Milk Day on 1 June in the sweetest way possible – with a cup of rich, creamy hot chocolate! These recipes will warm you up from the inside out.  Peppermint Crisp hot chocolate with cocoa sauce   Serves 4   Ingredients   For the chocolate sauce  1 cup water ½ cup cocoa powder ⅓ cup caster […]

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Baobab & granadilla mocktail 

Published on May 8, 2025

This tangy drink by Jane Nshuti is refreshing in all the best ways!  Baobab & granadilla mocktail  Serves 2  Ingredients 1 tsp baobab powder  150ml (about 4 granadillas) granadilla pulp + extra for serving  1 Tbsp agave syrup or honey (adjust to taste)  100ml cold still or sparkling water Ice Mint and lime, for serving […]

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