Cherry Lime Fizz

This cherry lime fizz is refreshing and reminiscent of Belgian beer flavours. Traditional Belgian beer flavours often include fruity twists such as cherry and lime, which retain their popularity in other refreshing drinks in Belgium. No added sugar makes this an ideal non-alcoholic refreshment for a hot summer’s day.

Serves: 4

Dietary: Suitable of vegetarian, egg-free, milk-free, nut-free, gluten-free

Preparation time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

¾ cups (100 g) cherries, fresh or frozen
2 small limes
½ cup (125 ml) water
500 ml diet lemonade
1 medium oranges
Mint – optional

METHOD

Chop the cherries in half and remove the stone.
Peel the lime and chop it into small pieces.
Blend, gradually adding the 1/2 cup of water.
Pour through a sieve to remove the bits.
Mix blended fruit with lemonade in a 1-litre jug.
Serve over ice with sliced orange.

This recipe has been donated by Megan Pointing, a Student Dietician. from the University of Winchester

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Per serving: 250 ml glass
Total calories: 52 kcal
Fat: 0.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.0 g
Carbohydrate: 8.8 g
Total sugar: 8.8 g
Fibre: 1.8 g
Protein: 0.9 g
Salt: 0.0 g

NUTRITION FACTS

This recipe is low in fat and salt and contains no added sugar.
The only sugars present are natural sugars from the fruit
This drink is a good source of Vitamin C.

VARIATIONS

Frozen cherries make an extra cold fizz drink and are less expensive.
Substitute cherries for blood oranges for a more citrus flavour.
Other berries, such as strawberries or blueberries, can be used in place of the cherries.
Use 4 Tbsp lime juice if you have no fresh limes to hand.

Consumer tested by: Kathy Lewis, R.Nutr., Registered Nutritionist