1. Citron Pressé (France)

A favourite in French cafés!
Citron Pressé means "pressed lemon" and is a classic French drink. Children can enjoy mixing their own balance of lemon, water, and sweetness, making it a fun hands-on activity.

Simple Recipe

Ingredients

• Juice of 1 lemon
• Cold water or sparkling water
• 1–2 teaspoons sugar or honey
• Ice cubes

Method

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add the lemon juice.
3. Pour in cold water.
4. Stir in sugar or honey to taste.
5. Enjoy!

Recipe inspiration: https://www.cooksinfo.com/citron-presse-recipe

Cook Together!
Making a Citron Pressé is a wonderful way for children to practise measuring ingredients and following instructions. It’s also a simple introduction to a traditional French café favourite.

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2. Diabolo Grenadine (France)

The drink many French children know and love!
A diabolo is a popular French soft drink made from fizzy lemonade and fruit syrup.

Simple Recipe

Ingredients

• 150ml lemonade
• 30ml grenadine syrup
• Ice cubes

Method

1. Pour the grenadine into a tall glass.
2. Add ice.
3. Top with lemonade.
4. Stir gently and serve.

Recipe inspiration: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/diabolo-grenadine

Cook Together!
With its bright colour and sweet flavour, this drink is great fun for children to make. Parents can help younger children measure and pour while discussing French food and drink traditions.

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3. Diabolo Menthe (France)

A bright green French classic!
This minty version of a diabolo is especially popular during warm weather in France.

Simple Recipe

Ingredients

• 150ml lemonade
• 20–30ml mint syrup
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Method

1. Add the mint syrup to a glass.
2. Fill with ice.
3. Pour over the lemonade.
4. Garnish with mint leaves.

Recipe inspiration: Search for child-friendly Diabolo Menthe recipes online using mint syrup and lemonade.

Cook Together!
This simple recipe encourages children to experiment with flavours and presentation while learning about a classic French refreshment.

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4. Caribbean Lime Cooler (Inspired by Martinique & Guadeloupe)

A taste of the French-speaking Caribbean!
The islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe are French-speaking and famous for lime-based drinks. This child-friendly version celebrates tropical flavours without any alcohol.

Simple Recipe

Ingredients

• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon cane sugar syrup
• Sparkling water
• Ice cubes

Method

• Add lime juice and syrup to a glass.
• Fill with ice.
• Top with sparkling water.
• Stir and enjoy.

Cook Together!
This refreshing drink offers an opportunity to explore the wider French-speaking world while creating something delicious and easy at home.

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5. Maple Lemon Sparkler (Québec, Canada)

French-speaking fun from Canada!
Québec is the largest French-speaking region in North America and is famous for its maple syrup.

Simple Recipe

Ingredients

• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• Sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Lemon slice to garnish

Method

1. Mix the lemon juice and maple syrup.
2. Add ice.
3. Pour over sparkling water.
4. Stir and garnish with a lemon slice.

Cook Together!
Preparing this drink together is a simple way to introduce children to French-speaking Canada while building confidence in the kitchen.

Why Cook Together?

Preparing simple drinks together gives children a chance to practise measuring, mixing, reading instructions, and exploring French-speaking cultures. It can also spark conversations about new vocabulary and traditions from around the French-speaking world.

Bon appétit!

Dave Power
Head of French