The homemade refreshing drink is non-alcoholic and refreshing, an easy recipe ideal for summer. Made with fresh seasonal fruit and flavored with mint or other aromatic herbs, it’s a great alternative to sugar-free lemonade.
Harvest Period summer fruit:
SEASONALITY: perfect for every season.
#apricots – May to August
#watermelon – June to September
#barattiere – May to August
#carosello – May to August
#cherries – May to early August
#figs – July to October
#strawberries – April to September
#berries – all summer
#raspberries – June to August
#lemon – all year round, best in spring
#melon – June to September
#blueberries – May to August
#blackberries – July to October
#pears – June to December
#peaches – May to September
#plums – June to October
#currants – June to September
RECIPES with summer fruit
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 1500Pieces
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Autumn
- Energy 5.31 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 1.23 (g) of which sugars 1.20 (g)
- Proteins 0.14 (g)
- Fat 0.02 (g) of which saturated 0.01 (g)of which unsaturated 0.01 (g)
- Fibers 0.14 (g)
- Sodium 5.94 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Homemade Refreshing Drink
- 5.3 oz watermelon
- 5.3 oz melon
- Half lemon
- to taste mint
- lavender (optional – only 1 sprig as its flavor is intense)
- 6 cups water
Tools
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Pitcher 2 liters
Homemade Refreshing Drink
Cut the watermelon and melon (or other seasonal fruit available) into regular small pieces.
Wash the mint and lavender sprig (or other preferred fresh aromas).
Pour the fruit and aromatic herbs into the pitcher.
Pour the water over, close the pitcher, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
It is recommended to consume all the flavored water within the day of preparation.
Optionally, serve with ice cubes.
Once the sugar-free refreshing drink is finished, you can eat the fruit and vegetables.
star anise, #Goji berries, #basil, #chamomile, #cinnamon, #coriander, #cumin, chives, fenugreek, #marjoram, #lemon balm, #mint, #chili pepper, #parsley, horseradish, #sage, #thyme, #ginger
pineapple, watermelon, orange, avocado, citron, cherries, strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, lime, lemon, tangerines, mango, apple, pomegranate, melon, blueberries, blackberries, loquats, pears, peach, grapefruit, plums, currants, damsons, grapes
diced beets, small pieces of broccoli, grated carrots, watercress, fennel strips, diced tomatoes, cubed turnips, sliced radishes, baby spinach
STORE the homemade refreshing drink
Flavored or detox drinks are stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of 2 days. Once the water is finished, you can eat the remaining fruit pieces.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What to drink cold in the summer?
In summer, drink lemonade with mint, peach iced tea, or cucumber flavored water with lemon. Don’t forget blended watermelon: sweet and refreshing!
Which drink quenches thirst?
To quench thirst, drink cold water. Or cold sugar-free drinks like lemonade or iced tea.
What to drink in the summer to refresh yourself?
Drink flavored water, cold green tea, or fruit smoothies. Or coconut water.
