June 5, 2013
Sunshine, scorching weather, and ice-cold drinks — the perfect ingredients for a great summer. It officially starts June 21, so get ready with this strawberry-lemon soda recipe.
Notes
For an adult beverage, substitute a bottle of sparkling wine instead of sparkling water.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound organic strawberries, hulled
- 1 Cup lemonade, chilled
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 bottle sparkling water, chilled*
- 1/4 Cup fresh mint leaves
Directions
In a blender, place strawberries, lemonade, and sugar, and process until puréed. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and transfer mixture to a large pitcher. Gently stir in sparkling water until blended. Serve over ice, garnished with mint leaves
Nutritional Facts
Servings1
Calories Per Serving240
Total Fat2g3%
Sugar44gN/A
Saturated0.1g0.6%
Protein4g8%
Carbs59g20%
Vitamin A51µg6%
Vitamin B60.3mg12.6%
Vitamin C274mg100%
Vitamin E1mg7%
Vitamin K10µg12%
Calcium380mg38%
Fiber11g42%
Folate (food)133µgN/A
Folate equivalent (total)133µg33%
Iron5mg26%
Magnesium183mg46%
Monounsaturated0.2gN/A
Niacin (B3)2mg10%
Phosphorus123mg18%
Polyunsaturated0.8gN/A
Potassium830mg24%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg8.4%
Sodium126mg5%
Sugars, added13gN/A
Thiamin (B1)0.1mg8.6%
Zinc0.9mg6.1%