Summer Drink Recipes

One of my favourite things about summer… hanging out by the pool and enjoying delicious drinks! Here’s a few of my favourites:

Lemon Berry Smoothie

A great start to the day and the perfect breakfast on the go. Berries have countless anti-oxidant properties — plus nutrients and fibre — which help protect your body against seasonal threats.

Ingredients 

• 1 cup (230ml) of plain yogurt 

• 3/4 cup (130g) of frozen mixed berries

• 2 drops of Lemon essential oil

Instructions 

1. Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend on high speed until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.

2. Serve immediately.

Honey Ginger Lemonade

A twist on classic lemonade, Honey Ginger lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink to help lift your mood. The juiced ginger helps add a little spicy kick, while both lemon juice and Lemon oil keep the recipe light and cool.

Ingredients

• 1–2 tablespoons of ginger juice

• 3 lemons, juiced

• 3–5 drops of Lemon essential oil

• 1 cup (230ml) of water

• 3 tablespoons of raw honey

• 1 cup of ice

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients, except the ice, into a jug. Mix well. 

2. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

3. Serve with some ice cubes.

Raspberry “Lime-onade"

If you are having friends over, then surprise them with a very bright pink “lime-onade”. With only three ingredients, this combination of raspberries and lime is definitely a crowd pleaser. 

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) of raspberries 

• 3 cups (720ml) of water 

• 1 drop of Lime essential oil

• Juice of one lime

• 1 cup of ice

• 3 tablespoons of raw honey

Instructions 

1. Add the raspberries to a blender, and blend until smooth.

2. Press through a fine strainer into a jug, and discard the seeds and pulp. 
   (TIP: You can also put the seeds and pulp in a small jar, cover with vinegar—like white wine or rice wine vinegar—and store mixture in the fridge. Strain later for salad dressings or for marinades). 

3. Add the lime juice, essential oil and water. Stir to combine.

4. Stir in the honey until combined.

5. Pour into glasses, and top with ice cubes. Serve and enjoy!

Tropical Smoothie with Tangerine Essential Oil

This tropical smoothie is just like a dessert (a healthy one!) that will make you forget your sweet cravings. Omega-3, fibre and potassium are just a few of the benefits you will pour in your glass. 

Ingredients 

• 1 cup (230ml) of organic coconut milk

• 4 tbsp Greek yogurt

• 1 banana

• 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed, sunflower and pumpkin seed

• 120g of frozen mango chunks

• 1 drop of Tangerine essential oil

• 1 passion fruit, to finish 

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. 

2. Pour into two glasses. 

3. Cut the passion fruit in half and scrape the seeds on top. 

4. Serve immediately. 

Flavoured Water

The easiest way to make yourself a yummy drink is just by adding 1-2 drops of essential oil right into your water!

This is something I love doing! Think Lemon, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Wild Orange, the Smart & Sassy blend… these oils, while very uplifting for the moods, are also key players in detoxification and boosting the metabolism! (Have you ever researched the information on limonene? I encourage you to do so and these littles bottles have tons of it!)

• 2 drops of a Citrus oil, like Lemon, Grapefruit, Smart & Sassy, or Tangerine in 8oz of water, refilled multiple times throughout the day.

Let me know which one you try! And don’t forget to download my guide Path to Wellness, where I cover all things on overhauling your lifestyle for ultimate health. You can grab that right here.

Meaghan