Strawberry Coolers

From EatingWell: June/July 2005 — Subscribe Now!

A batch of this good-for-you refresher turns a lazy summer afternoon into a party, with appeal for thirsty kids of all ages.

4 servings, 1 1/4 cups each

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

2 cups chilled orange juice
1 1/2 cups hulled strawberries
1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste
1 1/2 cups chilled ginger ale

Preparation

Combine orange juice, strawberries and sugar in a blender; blend until the berries are pureed.
Place the berry puree in a large pitcher. Add ginger ale; stir to combine. Serve over ice.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add ginger ale just before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving: 116 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 28 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 8 mg sodium; 332 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (156% daily value).

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 fruit