Kiwi-Mint Julep

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From EatingWell:  June/July 2005

Kiwis add a tropical note to the Southern favorite.

2 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 2 cups ice
• 3 kiwis, peeled
• 2 tablespoons frozen limeade
• 2 tablespoons. chopped mint
• 3 ounces bourbon, optional

Preparation

1. Dissolve sugar in hot water in a 1-cup measure; let cool slightly.
2. Combine ice, kiwis, limeade, mint, the sugar mixture and bourbon, if using, in a blender; blend until smooth.

Nutrition

Per serving : 190 Calories; 1 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 45 g Carbohydrates; 2 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 7 mg Sodium; 390 mg Potassium

3 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 fruit