I know it's not summer but couldn't help posting this anyhow,Enjoy!

byrd45 Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:50 pm

Summerberry Cooler
Sometimes beverages provide calories but not many nutrients. Not this luscious thirst-quencher! It's loaded with summer strawberries that are high in vitamin C and potassium.
SERVINGS: 4 (6-ounce) servings
CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 12 Rated :
12345 by 1 person Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Servings: 4 (6-ounce) servings
Calories 49
Total Fat (g) 0
Saturated Fat (g) 0
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Sodium (mg) 17
Carbohydrate (g) 12
Fiber (g) 3
Protein (g) 1
Diabetic Exchanges
Fruit (d.e.) 1
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 12-ounce can diet lemon-lime carbonated beverage
Ice cubes*
1. In a blender, combine strawberries, raspberries, and apple juice concentrate. Cover and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve; discard pulp.

2. Pour strained mixture into a small pitcher; slowly stir in carbonated beverage. Serve over ice cubes in chilled glasses. Makes 4 (6-ounce) servings.

*Test Kitchen Tip: If desired, make berry ice cubes. Fill the compartments of an ice-cube tray with fresh quartered strawberries. Fill with water. Freeze until firm.