RASPBERRY-GINGER FIZZES
The South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook
©2006 Arthur Agatston, M.D.
The vibrant red color and sprightly flavor of this fresh-tasting fruit and ginger drink will make homemade soda fans of all your friends.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Makes 10 (¾-cup) drinks
Ingredients
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries, thawed, with juices
• 1 (3/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
• 2 tablespoons granular sugar substitute
• 1 (2-liter) bottle seltzer water, chilled
• Ice cubes (optional)
Directions
To make the drink base:
Purée raspberries and their juices, ginger, and sugar substitute in a blender.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
For each drink, place 4½ teaspoons of the base in an 8-ounce glass.
Add ¾ cup seltzer and stir rapidly.
Add a few ice cubes, if desired, and stir again.
Serve.
Make-Ahead: Raspberry-ginger drink base can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated in a covered container until ready to use. Add seltzer water to drinks individually, just before serving.
Nutrition at a Glance
Per drink: 60 calories, 4.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 4 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 25 mg sodium
The South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook
©2006 Arthur Agatston, M.D.
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