Recipe: South Beach Diet Raspberry-Ginger Fizzes (using fresh ginger)
BeveragesSOUTH BEACH DIET RASPBERRY-GINGER FIZZES
"The vibrant red color and sprightly flavor of this fresh-tasting fruit and ginger drink will make homemade soda fans of all your friends."
1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries, thawed, with juices
1 (3/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 tablespoons granular sugar substitute
1 (2 liter) bottle seltzer water, chilled
Ice cubes (optional)
TO MAKE THE DRINK BASE:
Puree raspberries and their juices, ginger, and sugar substitute in a blender. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
FOR EACH DRINK:
Place 4 1/2 teaspoons of the base in an 8-ounce glass. Add 3/4 cup seltzer and stir rapidly. Add a few ice cubes, if desired, and stir again. Serve.
TO MAKE-AHEAD:
Raspberry-ginger drink base can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated in a covered container until ready to use. Add seltzer water to drinks individually, just before serving.
Makes 10 drinks (3/4 cup each)
Nutrition at a Glance
Per drink: 60 calories, 4.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 4 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 25 mg sodium
Source: The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook by Arthur Agatston
"The vibrant red color and sprightly flavor of this fresh-tasting fruit and ginger drink will make homemade soda fans of all your friends."
1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries, thawed, with juices
1 (3/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 tablespoons granular sugar substitute
1 (2 liter) bottle seltzer water, chilled
Ice cubes (optional)
TO MAKE THE DRINK BASE:
Puree raspberries and their juices, ginger, and sugar substitute in a blender. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
FOR EACH DRINK:
Place 4 1/2 teaspoons of the base in an 8-ounce glass. Add 3/4 cup seltzer and stir rapidly. Add a few ice cubes, if desired, and stir again. Serve.
TO MAKE-AHEAD:
Raspberry-ginger drink base can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated in a covered container until ready to use. Add seltzer water to drinks individually, just before serving.
Makes 10 drinks (3/4 cup each)
Nutrition at a Glance
Per drink: 60 calories, 4.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 4 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 25 mg sodium
Source: The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook by Arthur Agatston
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