What a refreshing drink! The lime-strawberry-mint flavors complemented each other so nicely. It's also a very impressive looking drink, perfect for brunch in warm months. Check out my post with step by step photos at: http://www.icancookthat.org/2012/05/strawberry-mint-sparkling-limeade.html
Strawberry-Mint Sparkling Limeade
Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Helen Crowther
For a kid-friendly version, substitute 3 cups chilled club soda for the wine. When adding the wine or soda, pour slowly down the edge of the glass to tame the foam.
Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: 1 cup)
Total:
Recipe from
More From Cooking Light
Recipe Time
Hands On:
10 Minutes
Total:
10 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 163
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.7g
- Carbohydrate: 21.2g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.5mg
- Sodium: 2mg
- Calcium: 21mg
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- 1 (750-milliliter) bottle sparkling wine, chilled
- Whole strawberries (optional)
Preparation
- 1. Place first 5 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth (about 1 minute). Pour about 1/2 cup strawberry mixture into each of 6 glasses. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup wine into each glass; gently stir to combine. Garnish with whole berries, if desired.
Strawberry-Mint Sparkling Limeade Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic, Beverages, Nonalcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Kid-Friendly, Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium
- COOKING METHOD: Blender
- OCCASION: Spring
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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