Five ways to quench your thirst this heatwave with our non-alcoholic coolers
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WITH the current scorchio temperatures, a cooling drink is a must.
But if you're bored with water and better without beer, it can be hard to know what to choose.
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Quench your thirst with these non-alcoholic coolers.
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS: Fill a jug with homemade lemonade.
Peel off the zest of six unwaxed lemons, then squeeze out the juice and set aside. Add the zest to 125g sugar and 400ml water in a saucepan, and boil slowly, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Add the lemon juice and leave to cool then strain into a jug and top up with sparkling water.
BERRY NICE: If you're a fan of raspberries, you'll love this juicy summer cooler.
Blend 40ml Belvoir Raspberry & Lemon Cordial with 40ml lemon juice, 80ml cloudy apple juice and a chunk of watermelon.
Sieve it into a glass filled with ice cubes and garnish with more watermelon or raspberries.
COOL AS A CUCUMBER: Chop a peeled cucumber and blitz in a food mixer with a small handful of mint leaves.
Sieve the juice into a bowl, then mix with 250ml elderflower cordial and the juice of four limes.
Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish with mint.
How to make whipped lemonade - TikTok's latest viral trend
WHAT A PEACH: Tip a 400g tin of peaches, juice and all, into a blender and add the juice of a lemon. Blitz until smooth, then push through a fine sieve. Discard any pulp and pour the puree into a large jug.
Fill with ice cubes and stir, then top with 300ml sparkling water and 50ml elderflower cordial. Add some rosemary sprigs and a sliced peach, if you like.
Find more drink recipes for drinks at realfood.tesco.com.
MONSTER MASH: Mash 25 strawberries and mix with a litre of lemonade, the juice of two limes and a small handful of freshly chopped mint leaves.
Then serve in four cooled glasses filled with cubes of ice.
All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability
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