Cranberry-Raspberry Freeze
For a low-calorie party slush, combine raspberries and cranberry juice in this well-chilled beverage.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
5 to 6 servings
Ingredients
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2 cups fresh raspberries or one 12-ounce package frozen raspberries, thawed
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1/2 cup boiling water
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1-1/2 cups cranberry juice, chilled
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1 cup ice cubes
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1 12-ounce can lemon-lime carbonated beverage, chilled
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Fresh raspberries (optional)
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Lemon slices (optional)
Directions
1.
Put 2 cups raspberries in fine-mesh strainer placed over large glass measure or pitcher. Pour boiling water over raspberries. With back of spoon, press berries to release juice. Discard berry pulp; reserve juice (should have about 1 cup). Chill.
2.
In a blender container combine cranberry juice and reserved raspberry juice. With blender running, add ice through opening in lid. Blend until slushy.
3.
Transfer juice to pitcher. Slowly pour in carbonated beverage; stir. Serve over ice. If desired, add fresh raspberries and a lemon slice. Makes 5 to 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 97, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 11 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 1%, Vitamin C 65%, Calcium 2%, Iron 3%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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