This sparkling drink is ideal as a refreshing spritzer for brunch or on a hot summer day.

　　

Ingredients

serves 6, 1 cup per serving

　　1 pound strawberries, stemmed and halved

　　1/2 cup sugar

　　6 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

　　Grated zest from 1 medium lime (about 1 teaspoon)

　　2 tablespoons lime juice

　　4 cups club soda or sparkling water

　　6 lime wedges (optional)

　　6 mint sprigs (optional)

　　

Step 1

In a food processor or blender, process the strawberries until smooth.

　　

Step 2

Add the sugar, mint leaves, lime zest, and lime juice. Process until blended.

　　

Step 3

To serve, pour 1/3 cup strawberry mixture and 2/3 cup club soda into each glass. Add ice and stir. Garnish with the lime wedges and mint sprigs.

　　

Strawberry Mint Smoothies

Step 4

For a smoothie-like drink, reduce the club soda or sparkling water to 1 cup, well chilled. Process the strawberry mixture as directed above. Pour 1/2 cup strawberry mixture and 1/4 cup club soda or sparkling water into each glass. (serves 4, 1 cup per serving).

　　

nutrition information

Step 5

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 6

Calories: 91

　　

Step 7

Total Fat: 0.0g

　　

Step 8

Saturated: 0.0g

　　

Step 9

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 10

Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

　　

Step 11

Monounsaturated: 0.0g

　　

Step 12

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 13

Sodium: 34mg

　　

Step 14

Carbohydrates: 23g

　　

Step 15

Fiber: 2g

　　

Step 16

Sugars: 21g

　　

Step 17

Protein: 1g

　　

Step 18

Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 19

1/2 Fruit

　　

Step 20

1 Carbohydrate

　　

Strawberry Mint Smoothies

Step 21

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 22

Calories: 136

　　

Step 23

Total Fat: 0.5g

　　

Step 24

Saturated: 0.0g

　　

Step 25

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 26

Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

　　

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Monounsaturated: 0.0g

　　

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Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 29

Sodium: 14mg

　　

Step 30

Carbohydrates: 35g

　　

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Fiber: 2g

　　

Step 32

Sugars: 31g

　　

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Protein: 1g

　　

Step 34

Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 35

1/2 Fruit

　　

Step 36

2 Carbohydrate

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals