June Bug Cocktail

  • 5MINS
  • Serves 2
  • 117KCAL

Our slimming-friendly version of a June Bug Cocktail is a perfect summer tipple that's packed with tropical flavour! You can sip it in the sunshine, even when calorie counting or following plans like Weight Watchers – you'll never feel like you're missing out!

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  • Gluten Free pinchofnom.com

NutritionPer Serving

  • Calories117
  • Carbs10g
  • Protein0.9g
  • Fat0.5g
  • Saturates0g
  • Sugars10g

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Rain or shine, our slimming-friendly June Bug Cocktail always brings a taste of summer! Packed with totally tropical flavours, it’s a tasty combination of melon, citrus and punchy rum that’s just for the grown-ups to enjoy!

White rum is a great lower-calorie option when it comes to spirits, and we’ve combined it with Midori, fresh zesty lemon and lime and sugar-free Fanta to create this refreshing cocktail. It’s ready in minutes, so make sure you’ve got plenty of ice in the freezer – it tastes best served as cold as possible!

Although this is a classic summer drink, it’s delicious served at pretty much any celebratory occasion including Christmas and birthdays. As it’s so low on calories and Weight Watchers Points, you can treat yourself to a glass (or even two!) without taking yourself off track. Cheers to that!!

What diets is this June Bug Cocktail suitable for?

This cocktail recipe is suitable for dairy-free and gluten-free diets.

Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.

Do you need any special ingredients to make this June Bug Cocktail?

You’ll need some Midori to make this recipe – if you haven’t tried it before, it’s a melon liqueur. You should be able to find this easily enough in your usual supermarket.

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Firstly you need Midori. Midori is a melon liqueur, and is really rather nice! It’s what gives our June Bug Cocktail it’s green tinge at the bottom of the jug. You can buy it from most major supermarkets (we’ve seen it in Asda) or you can get it from Amazon.

You’ll also need a good sized jug or pitcher (about 1 litre). Don’t worry if you haven’t got one, you can pick up one like this on Amazon.

Don’t forget some nice glasses, like these hi-ball tumblers from Amazon.

Why not finish off the tropical vibe with a few colourful Cocktail Umbrellas? They’re a must-have for your next summer celebration!

How many calories are in this June Bug Cocktail?

There are 117 calories per portion in this recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.

This means it’s perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.

As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.

Step 1

Half fill a 1 litre pitcher with ice cubes, followed by the fruit slices.

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Step 2

Add the Midori, Bacardi, lime and lemon juice. Stir.

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Step 3

Pour in the Fanta, and serve in a tall glass over some more ice.

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A close up shows Pinch of Nom's slimming-friendly June Bug Cocktail, served in a tall glass with a green and white striped straw, placed on a speckled ceramic coaster. The cocktail has a vibrant lime green colour, and slices of fresh fruit can be seen inside the glass.

What could I serve with this June Bug Cocktail?

This slimming-friendly cocktail is perfect when served at almost any occasion, but we think it works particularly well when served at a barbecue alongside any of the following dishes:

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How long can you keep this June Bug Cocktail in the fridge?

Ideally, you should drink this June Bug Cocktail immediately as you may find it goes flat if stored in the fridge for longer than an hour or so

Can I freeze this June Bug Cocktail?

No, we don’t recommend freezing this recipe.

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June Bug Cocktail

Our slimming-friendly version of a June Bug Cocktail is a perfect summer tipple that's packed with tropical flavour! You can sip it in the sunshine, even when calorie counting or following plans like Weight Watchers – you'll never feel like you're missing out!
  • Prep Time
    5 MINS
  • KCals 117
  • Carbs 10G

Ingredients

  • ice cubes
  • ½ lemon cut into slices
  • ½ lime cut into slices
  • ½ orange cut into slices
  • 25 ml Midori
  • 35 ml Bacardi
  • 1 squeeze lime, using the remaining half of lime
  • 1 squeeze lemon, using the remaining half of lime
  • 330 ml Fanta Zero Grapefruit and Pineapple

1 litre pitcher

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Instructions

  1. Half fill a 1 litre pitcher with ice cubes, followed by the fruit slices.
  2. Add the Midori, Bacardi, lime and lemon juice. Stir.
  3. Pour in the Fanta, and serve in a tall glass over some more ice.

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