We’re half-way there, the end of July has never seemed so close yet so far! Dry July has us more parched than ever and no, a glass of water is not what we’re after. Dry July is more than about just giving up alcohol, it’s about helping raise funds for people affected by cancer but we’d be in denial if we said we don’t crave a cheeky little drink at happy hour after work.
Claire Turnbull has our backs and she provided some recipes to get through the rest of Dry July using SodaStream! For those of you who are new to Claire Turnbull, just think of her as the health and nutrition queen. She doesn’t limit health to physical aesthetics and focuses on the real important things like how to feel on point from the inside!
From the classic bloody Mary, a virgin margarita to more unique bevvys like apple crumble sparkling water, there’s something for everyone! The Dry July recipes by Claire Turnbull use all natural ingredients and SodaStream sparkling water so not only are they absolutely deeelish but they're also healthy! Talk about living your best life?!
Bloody Mary Mocktail
Ingredients
1/2 cup tomato juice or a small tomato
Tobasco Sauce
Sparkling water
Cucumber to garnish
Ice (optional)
If using a whole tomato, blitz it into juice. Pour into a glass with sparkling water and add a few drops of Tobasco sauce. Garnish with a cucumber or celery stick for effect!
Virgin Margarita
Ingredients
1/4 lime, juiced
1/4 lemon, juiced
1/4 orange, juiced
Sparkling water
Ice (optional)
Simply combine your sparkling water with your squeezed lime, lemon and orange juice. Add ice and garnish with a citrus slice and mint leaf, if desired.
Apple Crumble Sparkling Water
Ingredients
Sliced apple
Sliced ginger
A dash of vanilla essence
Sparkling water
Cinnamon
Ice (optional)
Add ice, sliced apple, a slice of ginger, a dash of vanilla essence, and a sprinkle of cinnamon to a glass, then top with sparkling water. Add more cinnamon to taste.
Kiwifruit And Mint Sparkle
Ingredients
Kiwifruit
Mint
Sparkling water
Ice (optional)
Blitz your kiwifruit in a blender, combine with sparkling water and ice, then garnish with mint leaves.
Lime, Chilli And Mint Sparkles
Ingredients
1/4 lime, juiced
3 – 4 sprigs mint
Slice of chilli or fresh jalapenos (to taste)
Sparkling water
Ice (optional)
Combine all ingredients over ice, and enjoy!
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