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Kiwi-Mint Julep

 

March 7th 2011

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Recipe

Kiwi-Mint Julep

Kiwis add a tropical note to this Southern favorite.

Times

  • Prep Time : 10 min min
  • Ready Time : 10 min

Servings

2 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 2 cups ice
  • 3 kiwis, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons frozen limeade
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
  • 3 ounces bourbon, optional

Directions

Preparation

  1. Dissolve sugar in hot water in a 1-cup measure; let cool slightly.
  2. Combine ice, kiwis, limeade, mint, the sugar mixture and bourbon, if using, in a blender; blend until smooth.

Tips

Per serving: 190 calories; 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat, 0 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 47 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 4 g fiber; 5 mg sodium; 390 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C, folate, potassium, fiber.

3 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 2 fruit

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

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