Citrus Drink

Name: Citrus Drink
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 2 cups carbonated water

Five ingredients are all it takes to mix up this refreshing citrus beverage. Sparkling water gives it a little fizz, making it ideal on a hot summer night.

Ingredients

4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups carbonated water

Directions

In a pitcher, combine the pineapple juice, lemon juice and extracts; chill. Just before serving, stir in carbonated water. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 120 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Citrus Cooler in Light & Tasty June/July 2005