Low syn summer cocktails

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.

Fakeaway Series - Syn Free Pizza

Pizza is universally enjoyed, I've yet to meet someone who doesn't get a little bit giddy at the thought :) There are a couple of options for creating a syn free pizza base on slimming world, so depending on what you have access to, you have three possible options:

1. Chicken Breast Pizza Base

Image Credit: Muscle Foods

Image Credit: Muscle Foods

How to make it:

  1. Bash the chicken breast with a cooking mallet or a heavy can until flattened.
  2. Season as desired, and bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes on 180 Degrees C.
  3. Add toppings, such as passata (Free), Fresh Basil,  a measured amount of Cheese (Healthy A) and Meat and Veg of your choice.
  4. Bake for a further 3-5 minutes.

2. Aldi Wholemeal Bread Mix Pizza Base

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How to make it:

  1. Make up 60g of the bread mix as per the pack instructions, which will count as your healthy extra B choice
  2. Await about 30minutes for the dough to prove
  3. Roll the dough to form a thin, circular base
  4. Add toppings, such as passata (Free), Fresh Basil,  a measured amount of Cheese (Healthy A) and Meat and Veg of your choice.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes on 180 Degrees.

3. Wrap Pizza Base

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You can use any of the following wraps as a healthy B on Slimming World, which will make a perfect base for your pizza.

  • BFree Foods Multigrain Wraps, Wheat & Gluten Free
  • BFree Foods Quinoa & Chia Seed Wraps
  • Weight Watchers White Wraps, Low Fat

How to make the wrap pizza base:

  1. Spray a sheet of baking paper with frylight and lay out the wrap.
  2. Smear the base with passata and tomato puree
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
  4. Add toppings, such as passata (Free), Fresh Basil,  a measured amount of Cheese (Healthy A) and Meat and Veg of your choice.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes on 180 Degrees.

Did you try any of the recipes above? What other novel ways have you made syn free pizza? Let us know in the comments!