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By Dr. Arthur Agatston

Posted July 23rd, 2007

This article is reprinted with permission from The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook: Healthy Recipes for Entertaining Family and Friends (The South Beach Diet), by Arthur Agatston, (2006, Rodale Books)

The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook: Healthy Recipes for Entertaining Family and Friends (The South Beach Diet)

Servings:	10
Author Notes:	The vibrant red color and sprightly flavor of this fresh-tasting fruit and ginger drink will make homemade soda fans of all your friends. NOTE: This recipe is part of an entire South Beach Diet party plan -- Hors d'Oeuvres Party for a Crowd (click link for party plan and many more recipes).
Ingredients:	10 ounces package frozen raspberries, thawed, with juices 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled 2 tablespoons granular sugar substitute 2 liters bottle seltzer water, chilled ice cubes
Instructions:	Makes 10 (3/4-cup) Drinks Prep Time: 5 minutes To make the drink base: Purée raspberries and their juices, ginger, and sugar substitute in a blender. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. For each drink, place 4 1/2 teaspoons of the base in an 8-ounce glass. Add 3/4 cup seltzer and stir rapidly. Add a few ice cubes, if desired, and stir again. Serve. Make-Ahead: Raspberry-ginger drink base can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated in a covered container until ready to use. Add seltzer water to drinks individually, just before serving. Nutrition Per Serving: 60 calories, 4.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 4 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 25 mg sodium.