{"id":12912,"date":"2016-07-05T05:00:43","date_gmt":"2016-07-05T12:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thatrecipe.com\/blog\/?p=12912"},"modified":"2025-06-17T20:18:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T03:18:06","slug":"no-sugar-added-citrus-squash-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/no-sugar-added-citrus-squash-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"No Sugar Added Citrus Squash Refreshing Summer Mocktail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever heard of a \"Squash\" drink? No, it has nothing to do with a pumpkin smoothie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a refreshing alcohol free bubbly citrus drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally it is a Lemon Squash, and Martha Stewart has a recipe for a Lime Squash. But, why stop at just one citrus fruit when you can mix your favorites for a Citrus Squash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Basically, a Lemon Squash drink is a cross between lemonade and infused water. Nice citrus flavor with a hint of sweetness, but not as strong as lemonade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combining with seltzer or club soda makes a great alternative to sugary soda. Great for kids as well as a refreshing mocktail for adults that want a non-alcoholic beverage. Or make a grown up version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From my vast Internet research (about 5 minutes on Google), Lemon Squash is a popular summer drink in Australia and India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemon Squash in Phryne Fisher Mystery novels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I first read about this drink in The Castlemaine Murders<\/a> by Kerry Greenwood. It is one of the delightful Phryne Fisher Mystery novels set in 1928 Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In te book, Phryne is enjoying a Sherry Cobbler on a warm summer afternoon while Lin Chung has a Lemon Squash. I had to look both drinks up, because they aren't that popular in the US these days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients for Citrus Squash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use your favorite citrus fruits<\/strong> to make the syrup, either one fruit or a mix. This recipe calls for lemon, lime and orange. But, I have also used cocktail grapefruit (aka mandelo), tangerines, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally, sugar<\/strong> was used which you are welcome to use. But, I went with stevia <\/strong>while Martha uses honey<\/strong>. The sweeter the citrus fruit the less sweetener you will need. Adjust it to your tastes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For serving mix it with seltzer, club soda<\/strong> or sparkling water<\/strong> for a nice bubbly alcohol free drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several alcoholic lemon squash<\/strong> varieties on the market from Australia. To make adult drinks with the syrup, add some vodka and triple sec for a Lemon Drop Martini. Or skip the seltzer and add it to some bourbon with a splash of bitters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Citrus Recipes from #OurFamilyTable<\/h2>\n\n\n
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From tart lemons to sweet tangerines there are so many varieties of citrus fruits. Join us in a citrus celebration and try some of these recipes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citrus Celebration!<\/H3>\n