Juices and smoothies are the perfect refreshments

Carrot and mango crush recipe

The sweetness of mango and the slightly earthy flavour of carrots blend well in this healthy recipe, which is great as a speedy brekky or refreshing drink at any time.

Ingredients
1 large mango, plus extra slices to decorate
150ml freshly-squeezed orange juice
75ml carrot juice
Crushed ice, to serve
Rocket leaves, to decorate

Method
1. Slice the mango cheeks away on either side of the stone. Scoop the mango flesh out and place in the blender with the orange juice and carrot juice. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour into 2 tall glasses over crushed ice and decorate with mango slices and some rocket leaves, if you like.

Spicy tomato and celery juice

Try this Bloody Mary without the vodka - it will refresh, not inebriate.

Ingredients
6 very ripe tomatoes, about 600g
2 large sticks celery, plus extra leafy sticks to serve (optional)
Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco sauce
Celery salt
Method
Roughly chop and juice the tomatoes and celery. Stir in the sauces to taste and transfer to a jug. Pour into glasses filled with ice and top with a pinch of celery salt. If you like, put in a celery stick for stirring.

Orange and mango smoothie

An easy recipe for a healthy orange smoothie – it’s full of vitamins and supped equally by kids and adults.

Ingredients
2 oranges
1 ripe mango (it should give slightly when gently pressed)
1 banana
300ml apple juice

Method
1. Cut the oranges in half and squeeze out the juice. Pour the juice into a large jug (remove the pips).
2. Slice the flesh away from either side of the mango stone. Score a criss-cross pattern on the flesh, then scoop the mango flesh away from the skin and put into the jug with the orange juice. Cut any remaining mango flesh away from the stone and add to the jug.
3. Slice the banana and add to the jug along with the apple juice. Whizz it all together with an electric stick blender to make a lump-free smoothie. Pour into glasses to serve.