Sparkling Strawberry Mint Cooler
Nothing says summer quite like a refreshing, crisp fruit beverage. This homemade strawberry mint cooler is the ultimate thirst-quencher for warm sunny days. By simmering real fruit into a vibrant, low-calorie syrup and pairing it with sugar-free lemonade, you get all the deep, natural sweetness of ripe strawberries without any of the guilt. It’s the perfect light, non-alcoholic drink to enjoy on any healthy eating or weight-management plan.
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Prep time: 10 minutes
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Cook time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour 15 minutes cooling/chilling time)
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Servings: 4 people
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Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
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Low-calorie / 2 Value Points per serving
Ingredients You’ll Need
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200g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (divided)
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30g caster sugar
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1 unwaxed lemon, cut in half
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500ml diet lemonade
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A few fresh mint leaves, torn to release the aroma
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Plenty of ice cubes for serving