Persia Lou

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Low-Calorie Minted Mango Refresher

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Here in Vegas we already are in full-on summer mode, which means it’s barbecue season. And in my mind, no barbecue is really complete without some kind of fancy drink. (Little umbrellas? Yes, please!)

But here’s the rub – it’s also swim suit season, and those fancy drinks are often loaded up with sugar and calories. No bueno.

So, how about a delicious and beautiful drink that also happens to be low-calorie? Well, I’ve got one, friends! My Minted Mango Refresher feels special and summery without breaking the calorie bank. The secret weapon is 7 Up Ten, which has all the flavor and taste you want for only ten little calories per serving. Good stuff.

Here’s how to dress it up for your next barbecue:

Ingredients:
  • 7up Ten, chilled
  • 1 cup fresh, ripe mangoes, diced (thawed frozen mangoes should work well too)
  • 2 Tb fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Ice cubes
Process 1 cup of diced mango with 1/4 cup of water in a blender.
Roughly chop up mint leaves, and use side of knife to crush mint against the cutting board until it becomes fragrant. (If you have a mortar and pestle that would work even better.)
Stir crushed mint leaves into mango puree.
Let puree chill in the fridge for a while to let those flavors mix together. Then push the puree through a strainer to take out any stringy pulp bits and the mint leaves.
Next, spoon a couple of tablespoons of the puree into the bottom of a (chilled, if you’re fancy) glass. Fill the glass with chilled 7 Up Ten.
Throw in a couple of ice cubes, stir it up, and top off a few mint leaves and a pretty straw.
And, enjoy because this pretty drink is seriously yummy! And only about 35 calories per serving! Perfect for barbecue and swim suit season.
If you want to make your own minted mango refresher (you do, right?), go over to the Just For U website to get your coupon for a free 2L 7 Up Ten [or Sunkist Ten, or Canada Dry Ten, or A&W Ten (ooh Root Beer floats!)] at any Safeway store (I got mine at Vons). Offer available from 5/12-5/19, while supplies last.
And be sure to follow Dr. Pepper/Snapple on twitter and facebook to keep up to date with the latest flavors and deals.
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