Strawberry Mint Spritzer

Strawberry Mint Spritzer - 22g Carbs, 2g Fiber

Go Red Recipe of The Month June 2007 From: The American Heart Association Meals in Minutes Cookbook, 2002 by the American Heart Association. Serves 6; 1 cup per serving This sparkling drink is ideal as a refreshing spritzer for a brunch or on a hot summer day.

6 fresh mint leaves 1 lb strawberries (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup sugar OR your favorite Sweetener Grated zest of 1 medium lime (about 1 tsp) 2 Tbsp lime juice (1 to 2 medium limes) 4 cups club soda, sparkling water, or seltzer 6 lime wedges (optional) 6 mint sprigs (optional) Chop mint leaves into very small pieces.

Stem and halve strawberries. Put in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.

Add sugar, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped mint leaves; process until blended.

To serve, pour 1/3 cup strawberry mixture and 2/3 cup club soda into each glass; add ice and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.

Nutrition per Serving: 88 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 0g Saturated Fat, 0g Poly Fat, 0g Mono Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 36mg Cholesterol, 36mg Sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 1g Protein

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