Capri-sun Zero Added Sugar Recipe

Name: Slug & Lettuce - Wolverhamptons Capri-Sun Zero Added Sugar Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 l water (cold); 150 ml 100% orange juice (no sugar added); 150 ml concentrated blackcurrant & apple juice (no sugar added) OR additional orange juice; 1 tsp citric acid solution (optional, for brightness); 1 tsp erythritol (granulated, optional small amount); 6 drops natural stevia extract (liquid, optional); 0.5 tsp fruit pectin (optional, for slight body); 1 cup ice cubes; 6 to taste lemon slice (optional garnish for orange); 6 to taste fresh mint sprigs (optional garnish for blackcurrant & apple)

Inspired by Slug & Lettuce - Wolverhampton

Time45m

Serves6

A mix of real fruit juice and water. Choose from: Orange or Blackcurrant & Apple

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Ingredients

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Base (per batch, makes 6 servings)

6 1/3 cup (1.5 l) water (cold)

5/8 cup (150 ml) 100% orange juice (no sugar added)

5/8 cup (150 ml) concentrated blackcurrant & apple juice (no sugar added) OR additional orange juice

1 tsp citric acid solution (optional, for brightness)

Sweetness & Mouthfeel (zero added sugar)

1 tsp erythritol (granulated, optional small amount)

6 drops natural stevia extract (liquid, optional)

1/2 tsp fruit pectin (optional, for slight body)

Finishing & Service

1 cup ice cubes

6 to taste lemon slice (optional garnish for orange)

6 to taste fresh mint sprigs (optional garnish for blackcurrant & apple)

Method

Base (prepare juice mix)

Choose flavor

Decide which flavor to make: Orange or Blackcurrant & Apple. For orange use the orange juice measurement; for Blackcurrant & Apple use the concentrated blackcurrant & apple juice measurement instead of orange.

Pour 1.5 liters of cold water into a large pitcher or beverage dispenser.

Add 150 ml of the chosen 100% fruit juice (orange) or 150 ml of concentrated blackcurrant & apple juice to the water. This yields a light, diluted real-juice profile typical of Capri‑Sun Zero Added Sugar.

If using citric acid solution, add 1 teaspoon to the pitcher and stir to incorporate. This brightens the flavor and replicates the slight tartness in the packaged drink.

If you used concentrated blackcurrant & apple juice and it is very intense, start with 100 ml, taste, then top up to 150 ml as needed to achieve balanced flavor.

Sweetness & mouthfeel (zero added sugar adjustments)

Taste the juice-water mix. If you prefer a little sweetness without added sugar, dissolve 1 teaspoon erythritol into a small amount of warm water and add to the pitcher. Stir and taste.

If further sweetness is desired, add 4–8 drops of liquid stevia, one drop at a time, stirring and tasting between additions. Aim for a lightly sweetened finish that still reads as juice-forward.

For a slightly fuller mouthfeel reminiscent of the commercial product, whisk 1/2 teaspoon fruit pectin into 1 tablespoon of warm water until dissolved, then stir into the pitcher. Let the mix rest 5 minutes and stir again.

Chill & serve

Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to marry and chill thoroughly.

When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice (about 1 cup divided among servings). Pour the Capri‑Sun style drink over ice.

Garnish orange servings with a lemon slice and blackcurrant & apple servings with a mint sprig if desired.

Serve cold. Store any leftovers refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 48 hours; stir before serving as some separation may occur.