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Elderflower and cucumber mocktail

Vegetarian Vegan Drink

This sparkling floral drink is perfect on a hot summer afternoon

3 mins
5 ingredients
$0.85 / person
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Elderflower and cucumber mocktail

Gear

Ingredients

Serves = 1

  • 3 cucumber sticks
  • 3-4 ice cubes
  • 25ml elderflower cordial
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • 250ml soda water

It’s this easy

  • To make the cucumber sticks cut a 4cm piece of cucumber, cut half lengthways and then cut the into three wedges. Put the rest of the cucumber away and use it for something else
  • In a tall glass pour cordial over ice cubes
  • Add the lemon wedge and top with soda water
  • Add cucumber, swizzle and enjoy

Tweaks

  • Have fresh mint? Don't let it go to waste, try adding 3-4 mint leaves for a refreshing minty burst. Lightly crush them in your hands to release their flavour before adding them in

Notes

Nutrition information (per serve):

  • Energy (41kJ)
  • Protein (0.2g)
  • Total fat (0g)
  • Saturated fat (0g)
  • Carbohydrate (2.3g); Starch (0.4g), Sugars (1.9g), Added sugars (1.5g), Free sugars (1.6g)
  • Dietary fibre (0.3g)
  • Sodium (11mg)
  • Calcium (19mg)
  • Iron (0.1mg)

Why is this good?

Be Healthier

Cucumbers are a good source of potassium.

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Healthy Gut

Cucumbers are a good source of fibre, which promote a regular bowel habit and is beneficial for digestive health.

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