Boost your fete fundraising with Lockie’s top 5 summer coolers 3rd July 2014
We've put together a list of exotic soft drink ideas to impress the whole parish and raise some extra funds at your summer fete. They're the perfect thirst quenchers for a hot summer's day!
Elderflower Cordial
A very fragrant and refreshing treat, which is a summer favourite for many
You will need: 2 1/2 kg of white sugar, 2 unwaxed lemons, 20 fresh and trimmed elderflower heads, 85g of Citric Acid (makes 4 litres).
Method: Click here to find out how to make it.
Pink Lemonade
by Lisa Wlderberg
A great colour and a great taste with a mouth watering tang.
You will need: 300g of caster sugar, 1 1/2 lemons sliced, 1 sliced orange, 2 punnets of raspberries, ice and fresh mint to serve (makes 350ml of syrup).
Method: Click here to find out how to make it.
Ginger Lemon Fizz
By Kevin Tao
A refreshing summer alternative with a mild spicy aftertaste.
You will need: 50g of fresh root ginger roughly chopped, 300g caster sugar, 2 lemons, sparkling water (makes 500ml of syrup).
Method: Click here to find out how to make it.
Citrus Peach Cooler
By Crazy_Zou
The ultimate fruity treat, which will have drinkers queuing up for seconds.
You will need: 3 lemons, 3 limes, peach nectar, cloudy lemondade, a handful of strawberries, sparkling water, mint sprigs (makes one 2 litre jug).
Method: Click here to find out how to make it.
Raspberry Cordial Surprise
By Nicole Abalde
A delicious fruity beverage best served with soda water.
You will need: 500g raspberries, 500g caster sugar, 3 tbsp of red wine vinegar (makes 700ml).
Method: Click here to find out how to make it.