Friday, May 2, 2014

Fun Drink Friday - Grape Sparkler

Photo CREDIT: KEN BURRIS



Strained, pureed red grapes are the base for this sweet and tangy grape cocktail. If you have very sweet grapes, you might not need the full amount of honey. Taste as you go. For a special treat, freeze extra whole grapes ahead of time and float them in the drink along with the ice cubes.



Ingredients
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  • 4 cup(s) seedless red grapes, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon(s) honey
  • 2 cup(s) seltzer
  • 6 ounce(s) (3/4 cup) vodka

Directions
  1. Puree grapes in a blender. Pour the puree through a fine-mesh strainer set over a medium bowl or large measuring cup. Press on the solids to extract all the juice. Add lemon and honey to the juice; stir until the honey is dissolved. Add seltzer and vodka. Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with whole grapes.
Carb Servings: 2 1/2. fruit Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value).

Yields: 4 servings
Total Time: 15 min
Prep Time: 15 min

Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Calories236
Total Fat--
Saturated Fat--
Cholesterol--
Sodium4mg
Total Carbohydrate37g
Dietary Fiber1g
Sugars--
Protein1g
Calcium--

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