Description:
This is festive drink for any special occasion. This recipe calls for chilled unsweetened apple juice or apple cider.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup chilled unsweetened apple juice or apple cider
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice about 1/2 cup chilled club soda
Directions:
Chill a champagne glass or wineglass. Measure apple and lemon juices into a measuring cup. Add enough club soda to make a total of 3/4 cup; stir gently to blend. Pour into chilled champagne glass or wineglass. Serve immediately. Recipe makes one serving.
Servings: 1
Nutrient Information:
Per serving: Calories: 40 Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 25mg
Notes: When selecting club soda look for one containing natural minerals.
Use all other sodas in moderation as they help to pull much needed minerals from our bones.
Special Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Calorie, Diabetic - Low Carb
Category: Drinks
Submitted By: OK In Health E-Magazine
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