Wild Berry Mojito
Serves 1
A variation on the typical mojito, this non-alcoholic version is made with three kinds of berries and sweetened with Equal® sweetener.
Ingredients
- 8 to 12 fresh mint leaves
- 3 to 4 fresh blackberries
- 3 to 4 fresh blueberries
- 3 to 4 fresh red raspberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 packets Equal® sweetener
- Crushed ice
- 1/4 cup club soda
- 1 fresh mint sprig, optional
*Substitute 4 teaspoons Equal Spoonful for the packets.
Preparation
- Carefully press mint leaves into the bottom of a 12 ounce highball glass with the back of a wooden spoon to release oils. * Do not tear the leaves. Add the berries and gently crush. Add lime juice and Equal.
- Fill glass with crushed ice. Stir until the ice is reduced by 1/3rd. Add more crushed ice to fill the glass. Stir until the glass begins to frost on the outside.
- Pour in Club soda and stir again. Garnish with a mint sprig, if desired.
NOTE: For an alcoholic version, add 1/4 cup lite rum with the club soda.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION IS BASED ON NON-ALCOHOLIC VERSION.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 32
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1 mg
Exchanges
- Fruit - 1/2
Reduction
* Calorie Reduction – 64%
* Carbohydrate Reduction – 65%
* Sugar Reduction – 79%
