Lemon and Lime cooler
Mint is a classic ingredient for summer drinks.
Our Lemon and Lime cooler is delicious and quick to make.
A large jugful is plenty for several people.
- 2 lemons and 2 limes – each quartered
- Leaves from a large bunch of mint
- 170g white sugar
- 1 litre ice cold water
- Gin or vodka (if required)
- Citrus slices and mint leaves to garnish
- Add the quartered fruit with the sugar and mint leaves to a blender or smoothie maker.
- Add just enough water to cover and blend to a whitish pulp.
- Pour the contents through a fine sieve into your serving jug and press down lightly with a spoon.
- Rinse out the blender with the remaining water and pour through the pulp in the sieve.
- Press down once more, and the lemon and limeade in the jug is ready to serve.
- Serve with ice and a garnish of mint leaves.
Your guests may add gin or vodka if they wish but either way it tastes great.