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Tropical Julep With Lemons

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size¼ of recipe
Calories130
Calories from Fat5
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium75 mg
Total Carbohydrate33 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Sugars31 g
Proteins1 g
Vitamin A4% DV
Vitamin C130% DV
Calcium2% DV
Iron2% DV
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 

Servings and Times

Servings4
Preparation Time30 minutes
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person:  2.0
 

Ingredients and Preparation

IngredientsMeasures
Large sprigs of fresh mint3-6
White grape juice2 cups
Lemon, juiced
Grapefruit, juiced
Grated fresh pineapple1 cup
Salt1/8 teaspoon
Ginger ale2 cups
Directions
  1. Place the mint in the bottom of a pitcher. Gently crush with a wooden spoon, until you can smell the fresh perfume of the mint.
  2. Add the grape juice, lemon juice, and the grapefruit juice. Stir until well-blended, then cover and refrigerate.
  3. Also refrigerate the grated fresh pineapple in a covered bowl, as well as the ginger ale.
  4. When ready to serve, place 4 or 5 cubes of ice in some tall glasses.
  5. Divide the pineapple equally into each glass, than do the same with the refrigerated juice. Fill each glass with ginger ale.
 

Diabetic Exchange
Fruit: 1; Vegetables: 0; Meat: 0; Milk: 0; Fat: 0; Carbs: 1; Other: 0
Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. Exchanges are rounded up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.