Citrus Refresher
This citrus refresher tastes like summer in a glass and is a colourful take on the classic mojito mocktail. Not only is this refresher a low-sugar diabetes-friendly beverage, but it is also loaded with Vitamin C thanks to juice from fresh lime, grapefruit, and navel orange.
Servings: 2
Calories: 57.6kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp mint leaves
- Ice
- 2 cups soda water
- ½ grapefruit juiced, makes about 4 tbsp
- ½ orange juiced, makes about 4 tbsp
- 1 lime
Garnishes
- lime wedge
- orange wedge
- grapefruit wedge
Instructions
- Divide mint leaves between two glasses and muddle with the back of a spoon to release its flavour.2 tbsp mint
- Add ice and pour 1 cup of soda water into each glass.Ice, 2 cups soda water
- Using a lemon squeeze or a fork, squeeze grapefruit juice into each glass (about 2 tablespoons in each glass.½ grapefruit
- Do the same with the orange juice.½ orange
- Squeeze half a lime into each glass and mix.1 lime
- Garnish with a lime, orange, and grapefruit wedge.lime, orange, grapefruit
Cooking Tips
- Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh citrus fruits to ensure the highest levels of vitamins and the best flavor.
- Adjust to Taste: If you prefer a sweeter drink without adding sugar, consider adding a splash of 100% fruit juice or a small amount of a natural sweetener like stevia.
- Soda Water Alternatives: For a different twist, you can use sparkling mineral water or tonic water (watch for added sugars with tonic water).
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Citrus Refresher
Amount per Serving
Calories
57.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.3
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.04
g
0
%
Sodium
52.3
mg
2
%
Potassium
211.9
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
15.5
g
5
%
Fiber
3.1
g
13
%
Sugar
7.9
g
9
%
Protein
1.2
g
2
%
Vitamin C
52
mg
63
%
Calcium
64.2
mg
6
%
Iron
0.6
mg
3
%
Magnesium
18
mg
5
%
Zinc
0.4
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.