Go Red Recipes
Strawberry Mint Spritzer
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 pound strawberries (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup sugar
Grated zest of 1 medium lime (about 1 teaspoon)
2 tablespoons 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 Analysis
(per serving)
|
| Calories |
88 |
| Total Fat |
0.0 g |
| Saturated |
0.0
g |
| Polyunsaturated |
0.0
g |
| Monounsaturated |
0.0
g |
| Cholesterol |
0 mg |
| Sodium |
36 mg |
| Carbohydrates |
22 g |
| Fiber |
2
g |
| Protein |
1
g |
This recipe is reprinted with permission from the American Heart
Association Meals in Minutes Cookbook, Copyright © 2002
by the American Heart Association. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers,
a division of Random House, Inc. Available from booksellers everywhere.
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