3 C. seedless green grapes
2 T. 100 percent apple juice
juice of 1 lime
1 fresh mint leaf (optional)
Blend grapes, juices and mint until smooth. Freeze mixture in shallow baking pan until it’s almost solid — 1 to 2 hours depending on your freezer. Remove from freezer, break up pieces and blend in blender again. Serve with lime wedge.
YIELD: 4 servings
Calories: 91
Fat: 1g
Fiber: 1g
Sparkling Mango Limeade
3 Ripe Mangoes, peeled and pitted
1 ½ C. fresh Lime Juice
1 C. superfine Sugar
Selzer or Club Soda, chilled
Garnish, Lime Wedges
Blend mangos, lime juice, 1 C. sugar and 1 ½ C. water in Vitamix until smooth, then force through sieve into pitcher, pressing and discarding any solids. Chill, covered, until cold, about an hour. Add additional sugar to taste if necessary. Fill glass with ice ¾ full with puree. Top each with seltzer and stir well.