Laimon Fresh - cocktail recipes, a review & giveaway

I first spotted Laimon Fresh in the supermarkets a few months ago. It's a new sparkling soft drink is made from 100% natural ingredients and is available in both cans and bottles. I was intrigued by the sound of the flavour combination (lemon, lime and mint...hence the name!), but wasn't too sure whether to buy it or not.

I was lucky enough to be offered a sample to try, along with some cocktail ideas. On opening the can, the first smell was of fresh garden mint, followed by citrus fruits. As a soft drink, it's refreshing, but distinctly 'adult' in flavour (it would be great served over ice on a hot, summer day).

Both Miss O and Miss K tried it reluctantly, but weren't impressed! Mr O and I on the other hand were more than happy to try out a couple of Laimon Fresh cocktail recipes to see how it compared to other mixers. Served with white rum, it makes a quick and easy mojito. As it's citrus-y and not too sweet, it works as a good alternative to cola, ginger ale or tonic water. I also think it would also be a great mixer with Pimms or in citrus-based cocktails.

The Mojito

• 50ml of white rum
• Crushed ice
• 330ml can of Laimon Fresh

Pour 50ml of white rum into a tall glass
Fill glass 2/3 of the way up with crushed ice
Pour a 330ml can of Laimon Fresh in to the glass and stir

Berry Fresh

• 60ml vodka
• 330ml can of Laimon Fresh
• 4 blackberries
• 4 blueberries
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sugar syrup

Muddle two of each berry in the bottom of a shaker, add ice and everything except the Laimon Fresh.
Shake hard. Fine strain into glass over crushed ice. Top with Laimon Fresh.
Garnish with a blackberry and blueberry and a leaf of mint.

Laimon Fresh can be found in Waitrose, Sainsburys and Tesco Extra.
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Integrity Statement
I received complimentary samples of Laimon Fresh to review and to give away. I did not receive payment, and the views expressed are genuinely those of myself and my family.
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