PINK PINEAPPLE GRAPEFRUIT FIZZ, no added sugar, no preservatives, family friendly

Delicious fruit combo makes a refreshing drink -- fizzy but healthy for kids; with alcohol for adults 

first posted April 2016

Pineapple, Grapefruit & Berry Fizz: Mimics the flavours of a popular fizzy drink
(pictured: Undiluted Adult Version with alcohol)

This drink developed by 67goingon50 makes a very pretty addition to any special occasion or buffet.  It's also ideal when kids are clamouring for a sweet fizzy drink but you're worried about sugar and preservatives.

The recipe blends pineapple, grapefruit and berries in a preservative-free no-added-sugar cordial.  And it's ready in just minutes. 
    
The combination is based on a popular soda pop of bygone years -- pineapple & grapefruit in Pina Colada style, refreshing, tangy and exotic. 

67 used wedges of fresh pineapple from the freezer but drained, unsweetened tinned pineapple will also work.  The drink pictured has cherries 'cause they were in the fridge but any berry will do.

Kids' No-added-sugar Pineapple 
 & Grapefruit Fizz

For children, the addition of 2 parts fizzy water to 1 part cordial will please, especially if served with a (non-plastic!) straw and a pineapple wedge on the rim of a glass, or a berry on a cocktail stick. 

For adults, add champagne, white wine or vodka.  

The drink also works, undiluted, as a smoothie or meal substitute; add a smidgen of yoghurt and a few nuts.  

Cost: 75pence
Serves: 1 adult, or a 2-3 kids 

Ingred:
    a generous handful frozen pineapple
    one third pink grapefruit, rind & membranes removed 
    handful cherries, stones removed or other berries
    1/4 cup water

    honey, sugar or maple syrup (opt)

Method:

1.  Whizz with a stick or bowl blender, or juicer, until smooth. (With a stick blender, defrost the pineapple a little before blitzing.)
2. Check for sweetness; some pineapples are sweeter than others and some grapefruits more tart; if necessary, add a little more pineapple or a little honey, sugar or maple syrup.
3. Store in fridge; stir before use

Tips:

• See also How to Wean Your Kids Off Sugary, Fizzy Drinks
• Most supermarkets stock inexpensive juicers, blenders & smoothie makers

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This recipe has been developed by B  Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the author's written permission.