If you’re following Slimming World but still want to enjoy a summery cocktail, we’ve got you covered. These 5 drinks are refreshing, super quick to make, and low in syns – so you can stay on plan and still raise a glass in the sunshine.
1. Cucumber & Mint Gin Cooler – 3 syns per serving
Ingredients:
25ml gin (3 syns)
Diet tonic water or soda water (0 syns)
Cucumber ribbons
Fresh mint (optional)
Ice
Method:
Add cucumber and mint to a tall glass with ice. Pour in the gin and top with diet tonic. Stir gently and enjoy.
Why it works: Crisp and cooling with minimal syns – perfect for garden lounging.
2. Strawberry Spritzer – 3.5 syns per glass
Ingredients:
75ml dry rosé wine (3 syns)
Sparkling water (0 syns)
A few fresh strawberries, sliced (½ syn max if blended)
Ice
Method:
Add strawberries to a glass, top with ice, pour in rosé, and top with sparkling water.
Why it works: Light, fruity, and feels like a treat without blowing your syns.
3. Peach Iced Tea Refresher – 2.5 syns per glass
Ingredients:
25ml vodka (2.5 syns)
No added sugar peach iced tea (0 syns)
Lemon slice and mint
Ice
Method:
Fill a glass with ice, pour over vodka and peach tea. Add lemon and mint to garnish.
Why it works: Feels sweet and summery, but super low on syns.
4. Basil Lime Mojito (Without the Sugar) – 3 syns per glass
Ingredients:
25ml white rum (3 syns)
Fresh lime juice
Basil or mint leaves
Soda water (0 syns)
Ice
Method:
Muddle basil/mint with lime juice, add rum and ice, top with soda water and stir.
Why it works: A zingy, herbaceous drink without the syrupy extras.
5. Watermelon Gin Fizz – 3 syns per glass
Ingredients:
25ml gin (3 syns)
Fresh watermelon chunks
Soda water (0 syns)
Lime wedge
Ice
Method:
Muddle watermelon in a shaker or glass, add gin and lime juice, shake or stir with ice, top with soda water.
Why it works: Sweetness from fresh fruit with no need for sugary mixers.
Slimming World Tip:
Always measure your alcohol as it’s easy to over-pour. Stick to 25ml for spirits and use diet or sugar-free mixers wherever possible.
Want more low-syn treat ideas? Check out our other posts on guilt-free snacks, fakeaway recipes, and sweet treats that won’t sabotage your goals.
