Cold Beverages

 

A rosy red version of a classic drink using raspberry vodka, fresh raspberries and sweetened with Pure Via sweetener.

Servings
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
2 cups (500 mL) fresh raspberries
4 packets Pure Via sweetener
3 ounces (85 g) tequila
1 ounce (30 g) raspberry vodka
1 ounce (30 g) orange liqueur (optional)
1 tablespoon (15 mL) fresh lemon juice
1 cup (250 mL) ice cubes
Lime wedges
Additional Pure Via sweetener

Directions
    Place raspberries and Pure Via sweetener in blender container; cover. Puree until smooth. Add liquor and lemon juice. Blend until combined. Strain mixture to remove seeds.

    Return mixture to blender. Add ice. Blend until smooth.

    Rub the rim of 4 margarita glass with lime wedge. Dip into Pure Via sweetener to coat. Divide margarita evenly between glasses, and serve with a lime wedge, if desired.


Nutritional information (per serving)
    Calories 130; Protein 1g; Carbohydrates 11g; Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0g; Sodium 2mg


Exchanges
    Fruit – 1; Fat – 2


Reduction
    Calorie Reduction – 11%
    Carbohydrate Reduction – 27%