Recipe: Cranberry spritzer

Dietitian's tip: Cranberry juice may help fight urinary tract infections because it contains compounds that help stop certain bacteria from attaching to the walls of the bladder and urinary tract.

Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving

Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving

SERVES 10

Ingredients

1 quart reduced-calorie cranberry juice
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 quart carbonated water
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup raspberry sherbet
10 lemon or lime wedges

Directions

Refrigerate the cranberry juice, lemon juice and carbonated water until cold.

In a large pitcher, mix together the cranberry juice, lemon juice, carbonated water, sugar and sherbet. Pour into tall chilled glasses and garnish with a lemon or lime wedge. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)

Serving size: About 1 cup
Calories	63	Cholesterol	0 mg
Protein	trace	Sodium	21 mg
Carbohydrate	15 g	Fiber	0 g
Total fat	0 g	Potassium	41 mg
Saturated fat	0 g	Calcium	9 mg
Monounsaturated fat	0 g