The weekend’s here again! I was going to post this yesterday but didn’t get around to it. Perhaps it was an unconscious decision because, at the back of my mind, I did think that by posting it I would jinx the sudden spell of bright and warm weather that’s hit us since Thursday and that we’re promised until after the weekend! It’s amazing how much sleet and hail we’ve had these past couple of weeks, I had to get my favourite winter coat out again!
It would seem, however, that merely thinking of it has the power to curse the weather! We’ve woken up to a rather overcast day, although thankfully, it doesn’t seem cold. Now that I’ve got the regulatory British weather chat out of the way, let’s get to the recipe of the day, shall we?
A drink recipe today, a very easy drink recipe at that. 10 minutes tops, made with shop bought lemonade (that’s what we call Sprite or 7-Up here in the UK), some strawberries and some lime juice. It’s a fantastic hot weather drink and an added advantage is the fresh fruit intake – dontcha know that strawberries are great for you?!
Make this Strawberry Cooler your Own
You could always go for a diet Sprite or 7-Up although I personally don’t do artificial sweeteners.
If you want to eliminate the soft drink altogether, sparkling water will be a great substitute but of course, you might want to add some sugar or simple syrup to the mix to sweeten it, depending on how sweet you like or don’t like your drinks.
Make it an adult’s drink! You can go so many ways with this, strawberries are very liquor friendly. Cointreau, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, just to name a few.
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Have a great weekend everyone!
Lin xx
Super easy summer drink made with strawberries and lemonade (soda).
Strawberry Cooler
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Lynnette says
9th May 2017 at 3:26 amThis drinks looks delicious! I will definitely be doing the adult version
Azlin Bloor says
9th May 2017 at 4:27 pmCheers!
Laura says
6th May 2017 at 11:04 amThis looks yummy. I think the diet drink would stop it being too sweet.
Azlin Bloor says
9th May 2017 at 4:31 pmThank you.
Azlin Bloor says
20th May 2017 at 6:19 pmYes, it would.
Hey Sharonoox says
5th May 2017 at 9:32 pmThis looks delicious and refreshing! My son loves strawberries so I’ll be making this for him.This is going to be a big hit for summer BBQ by the patio.
Azlin Bloor says
9th May 2017 at 4:32 pmThank you!
Ana De- Jesus says
5th May 2017 at 7:15 pmIt is quite cold in the UK at the moment but for me coolers are welcome at any time of year. I can imagine sipping this strawberry cooler on the beach x
Azlin Bloor says
9th May 2017 at 4:32 pmThey sure are.
Elizabeth O. says
5th May 2017 at 5:20 pmThis looks amazing! I think it’s awesome to be able to make this for the summer especially when you’re hosting a party or a gathering.
Azlin Bloor says
9th May 2017 at 4:32 pmThank you.
Alisa Ewert says
5th May 2017 at 7:53 amMaking something new Especially such recipes it is really hard but I can do it. Thank you for Recipe
Azlin Bloor says
9th May 2017 at 4:32 pmThank you Alisa.
Esse D says
5th May 2017 at 4:21 amI love smoothies, slushes, and icees. This definitely looks like something I would want to try. Thanks for sharing!
David Elliott says
4th May 2017 at 6:55 amGiven the last few days I think I could take making it an adult beverage. It does look pretty amazing, whether adult or not.
Ashvin Nankoo says
3rd May 2017 at 10:40 pmThis looks so refreshing and the recipe looks quite easy to follow too! With summer coming fast to the UK, this is a must!
Amber Myers says
3rd May 2017 at 8:41 pmI must make this! I love strawberries and I know I’d love this drink. Thank you!
Lauren Cheely says
3rd May 2017 at 5:42 pmI am going to try this for summer! Looks delicious and tasteful!
Deanna says
3rd May 2017 at 5:29 pmThis sounds so yummy. I can’t it to make this. I may try it with my daughter this afternoon.
Jessica Taylor says
3rd May 2017 at 3:02 pmThis looks so refreshing! We are throwing a little pool party this summer, so I need to test these out!
Lisa Peele @ Wonderling says
3rd May 2017 at 11:48 amOh this looks so refreshing! Would love one of these to start the day off right.
Milton Goh says
3rd May 2017 at 10:51 amThis looks and sounds so cooling and refreshing! I love strawberry so much too!
Myrna Beck says
3rd July 2016 at 2:49 pmDo you fill the glass with lemonade or Sprite?
Azlin Bloor says
4th July 2016 at 9:56 amHi Myrna, here in the UK, 7Up & Sprite are called lemonade, so yes, I fill the glass with either of those.
Brooks says
7th May 2016 at 4:31 pmA beautiful sight first thing this morning to see the refreshing beverage. California strawberries are hitting their prime and temps are expected to sharply increase next week. Perfect timing for this recipe; thanks for sharing it!
Azlin Bloor says
10th May 2016 at 1:24 pmThank you Brooks, I seem to jinx the weather each time I post a summer recipe, it’s gone dark and wet here once again! My chilli plants are heating it!