Friday, May 25, 2012

Strawberry-Mint Sparkling Limeade

Cheers!  Happy Summer!
Ingredients:

  • 3 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup agave nectar
  • 1 (750-milliliter) bottle sparkling wine, chilled
  • Whole strawberries (optional) 
  • *Club soda (see below)
Directions:

Place first 5 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth (about 1 minute). Pour about 1/2 cup strawberry mixture into each of 6 glasses. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup wine into each glass; gently stir to combine. Garnish with whole berries, if desired.

*For a non-alcoholic and/or kid-friendly version, substitute 3 cups chilled club soda for the wine. When adding the soda/wine, pour slowly down the edge of the glass to tame the foam.

*Cooking Light Magazine, May 2012