Strawberry Ginger Fizz

Method

1. Place the Equisweet, half of the fresh chopped strawberries and 500ml water into a pot on the stove and bring to the boil.
2. Reduce the heat and take the grated ginger and squeeze the juice into the pot. Discard the pith.
3. Let the Strawberry ginger cordial bubble for 10 minutes, stir in the lemon juice.
4. Remove from the heat and cool. (Place in the fridge or freezer to speed up cooling time)
5. Prepare a jug or pitcher with 2 Cups crushed Ice, fresh mint leaves, fresh lime and the remaining fresh strawberries.
6. Muddle the ice and fresh ingredients together.
7. Pour in the cooled cordial, top up with soda and serve.

Additional information:

1. Nutrients per serving: One serving of 310ml (one Willy glass) without the alcoholic drink added is equivalent to: ½ portion fruit. GI = 34 (low GI). GL per serving = 1.4.
2. If the Vodka or Gin is added, one serving also contains one unit or portion of alcohol of about 25ml spirits.

Nutritional information:

1. Nutritional info without the alcohol (per glass): Energy - 105kJ; Protein – 0.5g; Carbs – 4.1g; Fat – 0.2g; Fibre 1.3g