Mock Berry Mojitos
Ingredients:
|
| 3 |
cups (750 mL) water, divided |
| 1 1/2 |
cups (375 mL) sugar |
| 2 |
cups (500 mL) fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped |
| 2 |
cups (500 mL) strawberry or raspberry sherbet |
| 1 |
cup (250 mL) lime juice (about 7-8 limes) |
| 8 |
cups (2 L) club soda, chilled |
| |
Lime slices and mint sprigs for garnish (optional) |
Directions:
| Combine 2 cups (500 mL) of the water and sugar in Large Micro-Cooker®. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 4-6 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in mint leaves; let stand 5 minutes. |
| Combine sherbet, remaining water and lime juice in Family-Size Quick-Stir® Pitcher. Carefully pour sugar mixture into pitcher, straining mixture through small holes of micro-cooker lid (discard mint leaves). Cover; plunge until well mixed. Add club soda to pitcher; stir gently with plunger. |
| Pour mojitos into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with lime slices and mint sprigs, if desired. |
Yield: 14 cups (20 servings)
Nutrients per serving: (3/4 cup): Calories 90, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 0 g, Sodium 25 mg, Fiber 0 g
