Cran Razzy

From EatingWell: July/August 2009 — Subscribe Now!

To keep calories in check, we like to use seltzer along with juice in drinks like vodka and cranberry. This version gets a raspberry twist with cranberry-raspberry juice and raspberries for garnish. For the prettiest garnish, start with big, plump fresh raspberries and freeze them yourself.

4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including 1 hour freezing time)

Nutrition Profile

Low carbohydrate | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, for garnish
2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
2 cups seltzer
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus 4 wedges for garnish
6 ounces (3/4 cup) vodka

Preparation

If using fresh raspberries, freeze them in a single layer for about 1 hour (or overnight) before proceeding with Step 2.
Combine cranberry-raspberry juice, seltzer, lime juice and vodka in a pitcher. Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with frozen raspberries and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Per serving: 163 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 1 g fiber; 6 mg sodium; 158 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (20% daily value).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit