Strawberry Mint Spritzer

Description
This sparkling drink is ideal as a refreshing spritzer for a brunch or on a hot summer day.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: The American Heart Association Meals in Minutes Cookbook, 2002 by the American Heart Association.
 * Go Red Recipe of The Month, June 2007
 * Serves 6

Ingredients

 * 6 fresh mint leaves
 * 1 lb strawberries (about 2 cups)
 * ½ 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.

Directions

 * 1) Stem and halve strawberries.
 * 2) Put in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
 * 3) Add sugar, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped mint leaves; process until blended.
 * 4) To serve, pour ⅓ cup strawberry mixture and ⅔ cup club soda into each glass; add ice and stir.
 * 5) Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.

Nutritional information
Per 1 cup 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