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Pink Lemonade

(Gluten-free, gout-friendly)

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh, large lemon

  • 1/2 cup very ripe strawberry halves, plus 1 for garnish

  • 1 packet low-calorie sweetener

  • 1 cup cold water

  • Ice cubes

Directions

Cut the lemon in half and remove seeds. Use a lemon reamer to juice. Strain pulp if desired into a large glass. You should get about 1/4 cup lemon juice.

Crush strawberries and add juice to lemon juice. Add low-calorie sweetener and stir. Add water and ice cubes. Garnish with a whole strawberry.

Serves 1

The serving contains about 40 calories, 0.7 g protein, 0 g fat, 10 g carbohydrates, 1.7 g fiber, and 1.2 mg sodium.