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CUCUMBER-LEMONADE CHILLER Heart Health Diabetes Weight Loss Gluten Free ACTIVE: 15 MIN TOTAL: 15 MIN Pick up rosemary, cucumbers and lemons to concoct this grown-up lemonade that will keep you cool on a hot day. 3 large cucumbers 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus 4 sprigs for garnish 1 cup water 6 ounces (3/4 cup) gin 1/2 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons agave syrup (see Tip) 1. Cut 12 thin slices of cucumber for garnish. 2. Peel and chop the rest of the cucumber; transfer to a food processor, add rosemary and puree. Pour the puree through a finemesh strainer set over a medium bowl or large measuring cup. Press on the solids to extract all the juice. Add water, gin, lemon juice and agave syrup to the cucumber juice; stir until the agave is dissolved. Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with cucumber slices and rosemary sprigs.

SERVES 4 Per serving: 169 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrate; 12 g added sugars; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 6 mg sodium; 241 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (32% daily value). Carbohydrate servings: 1 Exchanges: 1 fruit