STRAWBERRY MINT LEMONADE
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Number of servings: 4
Number of 5 A Day servings: 2
Ingredients
4 cups water
1 cup sugar substitute
4 cups fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
1 quart strawberry hulled, halved
1 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
Directions
Place 2 cups water, sugar and mint in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain into a blender, discard mint.
Thinly slice 1 cup of strawberries and set aside.
Add 1/2 of the remaining strawberries to a blender and blend until smooth; pour into 2 quarter pitcher.
Stir in sliced strawberries and remaining water.
Add sugar to taste if needed, stirring until dissolved.
Cover and chill until serving.
CDC Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion - www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/index.htm
Source: Ida Rodriguez for Melissa's Variety Produce
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