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 ==
# 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 ⅓ cup strawberry mixture and ⅔ cup club soda into each glass; add ice and stir.
# 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
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