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Sparkling Green Tea Cranberry Spritzers

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Sparkling Green Tea Cranberry Spritzers

This super simple no-sugar-added spritzer is not only delicious for a summertime refresher but also eye-appealing to serve guests for a holiday gathering.

This recipe is supported by Lipton. *The American Heart Association’s relationship is limited to unsweetened Black Tea and Green Tea.

Ingredients

Servings  4   Serving Size   1 1/2 cups per serving

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 single serving bags green tea
  • 1 cup 100% cranberry juice OR
  • 1 cup 100% cranberry-pomegranate juice
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 1/2 cup seltzer (flavored or plain) OR
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium club soda (chilled)
  • 4 slices orange (optional) OR
  • 4 wedges lime (optional)

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Add the water to a small saucepan. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the tea bags. Let steep for 4 minutes. (Be sure the tea bags are submerged.) Discard the tea bags. Let the tea mixture cool for 30 minutes. Pour into a water pitcher. Stir in the cranberry juice. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until chilled.
  2. At serving time, put the ice cubes into four glasses. Pour the tea mixture into the glasses. Top each serving with the seltzer. Garnish with the orange slices. Serve immediately.

Cooking Tip: To create cranberry-flavored ice cubes, fill an ice tray with 100% cranberry juice and freeze.

Nutrition Facts

Sparkling Green Tea Cranberry Spritzers
CaloriesCalories
32 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
1g Per Serving
FiberFiber
0g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 32
Total Fat 0.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4 mg
Total Carbohydrate 8 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 1 g

Dietary Exchanges
1/2 fruit

 

This super simple no-sugar-added spritzer is not only delicious for a summertime refresher but also eye-appealing to serve guests for a holiday gathering.

This recipe is supported by Lipton. *The American Heart Association’s relationship is limited to unsweetened Black Tea and Green Tea.

Nutrition Facts

Sparkling Green Tea Cranberry Spritzers
CaloriesCalories
32 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
1g Per Serving
FiberFiber
0g Per Serving
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Calories 32
Total Fat 0.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4 mg
Total Carbohydrate 8 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 1 g

Dietary Exchanges
1/2 fruit

Ingredients

Servings  4   Serving Size   1 1/2 cups per serving

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 single serving bags green tea
  • 1 cup 100% cranberry juice OR
  • 1 cup 100% cranberry-pomegranate juice
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 1/2 cup seltzer (flavored or plain) OR
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium club soda (chilled)
  • 4 slices orange (optional) OR
  • 4 wedges lime (optional)

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Add the water to a small saucepan. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the tea bags. Let steep for 4 minutes. (Be sure the tea bags are submerged.) Discard the tea bags. Let the tea mixture cool for 30 minutes. Pour into a water pitcher. Stir in the cranberry juice. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until chilled.
  2. At serving time, put the ice cubes into four glasses. Pour the tea mixture into the glasses. Top each serving with the seltzer. Garnish with the orange slices. Serve immediately.

Cooking Tip: To create cranberry-flavored ice cubes, fill an ice tray with 100% cranberry juice and freeze.
 

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