Ready to spring into flavour? The weather is finally warming up and we can’t wait to dive into these four fresh and fruity drinks to brighten up the day. 

Lemon and mint green iced tea  

Makes 1L // Total time 15 minutes [plus refrigeration]

Ingredients 

1L boiling water 
2 teabags green tea 
6 mint leaves, plus to garnish 
2 lemons, sliced 
2 Tbsp honey    

Method  

1. Combine the boiling water, teabags, mint and lemons in a heat-safe bowl or jug.
2. Add the honey and stir to dissolve.
3. Set aside to infuse for 5 minutes, then remove the teabags and refrigerate until cold.
4. Top up with water to taste.
5. Serve poured over ice, and garnish with lemon and mint. 

Words by Sjaan van der Ploeg
Photography: Fresh Living Magazine 

Gooseberry lemonade 

Makes 1.8 L // Cooking time 20 minutes

Ingredients 

For the gooseberry lemonade 

4 lemons, juiced
4 Tbsp honey
⅔ cup gooseberries
8 mint sprigs  

To serve 

1.5 L sparkling water
3 cups gooseberries
1 lemon, sliced  

Method  

For the gooseberry lemonade 

1. Blend the lemon juice, honey and gooseberries until smooth.
2. Push the mixture through a sieve, reserving only the liquid.
3. Stir through the mint and refrigerate until needed.

To serve 

1. Mix the lemonade (about 1½ cups) with the sparkling water. Pour into glasses filled with ice and top with extra gooseberries and a slice of lemon.

Recipe & styling: Kate Turner
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za 

Carrot, ginger and turmeric slushie 

Serves 2 // Total time 15 Min

 
Ingredients 

5 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ orange juice
2 Tbsp lime, zested and juiced
1 cup water
Handful of ice 

Method 

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth. 
2. Strain liquid mixture through a fine mesh sieve and pour into 2 glasses. 
3. Serve with fresh lime wedges.

Breakfast smoothie  

Makes 2  

Ingredients   

1 tub (180g) blueberries, plus extra for serving (optional) 
½ cup toasted oats, plus extra for serving (optional) 
2 Tbsp honey 
2 cups plain yoghurt 
Sprigs of mint, for serving   

Method  

1. Add ingredients, except mint, to a blender and blitz until smooth. Decant into serving glasses and garnish with mint leaves, plus extra berries and toasted oats if you like.

Recipes & styling: Fresh Living Magazine
Photography: Fresh Living Magazine 

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Quick, convenient and hydrating, fruit and vegetable juices pack a punch. They’re filled with vitamins and minerals and work in an abundance of combinations – you’re bound to find a favourite. 

Ginger power 

Both fresh and powdered ginger are widely known for their medicinal properties that can conquer a cold, nausea and even pain. Regularly consuming ginger helps to create balance throughout your digestive and immune systems, promoting overall health. Incorporate it into juices to take them to another level! 

Carrot, ginger and turmeric slushie
Serves 2 • Total Time 15 Min  

Ingredients
5 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ orange juice
2 tbsp lime, zested and juiced
1 cup water
Handful of ice

METHOD 

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth. 
2. Strain liquid mixture through a fine mesh sieve and pour into 2 glasses. 
3. Serve with fresh lime wedges. 

Mango and coconut juice
Serves 2 • Total Time 15 Min  

Ingredients
½ mango, peeled and chopped
½ Banana, peeled
½ orange, peeled
1 lemon segment
1 tbsp honey
½ cup coconut water

METHOD 

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth. 
2. Strain liquid mixture through a fine mesh sieve and pour into 2 glasses.

Top tip: Use tinned mango instead of fresh ones as an alternative for when it’s out of season.

Beetroot and berry bliss julep
Serves 1 • Total Time 15 Min  

Ingredients
1 large beetroot, washed and chopped
5 strawberries, hulled
Handful of raspberries
1 tbsp pomegranate rubies
1 tbsp honey
½ cup coconut water

METHOD 

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth. 
2. Strain liquid mixture through a fine mesh sieve and pour into a serving glass. 

Top tip: Use frozen berries if you prefer.  

Kiwi and mint juice
Serves 2 • Total Time 15 Min  

Ingredients
Handful baby spinach
1 apple, sliced
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced (optional)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
½ cup coconut water (or still water)
5 mint leaves

 METHOD 

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth. 
2. Strain liquid mixture through a fine mesh sieve and pour into 2 glasses. 

Top tip: Vitamin A is key to maintaining healthy vision and the body’s natural defences. Get your daily dose in leafy greens like spinach, or in yellow, red and orange fruit and vegetables like beetroot and carrots. 

Word by Sjaan Van Der Ploeg
Photography: Fresh Living Magazine 

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The next time you have guests over be creative and serve this lemon, honey and white wine slushy. Your guests will be so impressed!

SERVES 10 // COOK TIME 10 min          

INGREDIENTS
1 bottle white wine
2 cups ice
⅓ cup honey
Zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus slices to garnish
Thyme sprigs, to garnish

METHOD
1. Combine the wine, ice, honey and lemon in a food processor, and blend to a slushy consistency.
2. Spoon into glasses, and garnish with thyme sprigs and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Tequila and thyme are no doubt a match made in heaven! Fresh and bursting with flavour, this thyme and tequila lemonade is the ultimate sundowner.

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