Rhubarb Spritzers

Name: Rhubarb Spritzers
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup spritzer and 1 lime slice)
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups water; ¾ cup sugar; 2 pounds rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 (25-ounce) bottle sparkling water, chilled; 12 lime slices

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Fresh rhubarb works best for this recipe, but frozen will do in a pinch. Its characteristically tart taste combines well with lime juice and sugar for a refreshing springtime beverage. You can add sparkling wine instead of water for adults.

By Jackie Mills, R.D.

Recipe by Cooking Light May 2007

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

12 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup spritzer and 1 lime slice)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

2 ½ cups water
¾ cup sugar
2 pounds rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 (25-ounce) bottle sparkling water, chilled
12 lime slices

Directions

Step 1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing rhubarb with the back of a spoon to remove as much liquid as possible. Discard solids. Cool to room temperature. Stir in juice. Cover and chill.

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Step 2
Stir in sparkling water just before serving. Garnish with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

74 calories; protein 0.1g; carbohydrates 19.4g; fiber 0.5g; sodium 2.7mg; calcium 7.6mg.

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