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Rhubarb Mint Granita

Rhubarb Mint Granita

with Sparkling Wine
15 min., ready in 3 h. 25 min.
Time:
173
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
64 / 100
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Ingredients
6 ½ cups Rhubarb (peeled and chopped)
½ cup sugar
1 cup water
1 lemon (juiced)
1 cup dry Sparkling wine
½ bunch fresh mint
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Preparation
1.
Place the rhubarb, sugar and water in a pot and simmer for about 10 minutes until soft. Puree the rhubarb and leave to cool.
2.
Add the lemon juice and the sparkling wine and place in a freezer for around 3 hours. Stir with a fork every now and again to keep the mixture grainy. It should not be creamy like a sorbet.
3.
Transfer to chilled glasses, garnish with the mint and serve.
Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie173 cal.(8 %)
Protein3 g(3 %)
Fat1 g(1 %)
Carbohydrates25 g(17 %)
Sugar added16 g(64 %)
Roughage12.8 g(43 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

This light drink is extremely refreshing and perfect for the summer months. It is low in calories and most of the sugar is from the rhubarb, not from added sugars. 

Even smarter

Even smarter

You can always use non alcoholic rosé if you do not drink. 

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