Day Thirty-one: Beat the Heat

Jul 21, 2011 | 94 Days of Summer | 5 comments

Day Thirty-one: Tropical Raspberry Fizzy—a great way to beat the heat.

It’s hardly warm out here on the coast of Oregon. July is wearing its usual ensemble of mist and patchy fog. But the rest of the country is experiencing waves of the warm stuff—sometimes at stultifying heights. For those of you trying to beat the heat, here’s my favorite fizzy drink concoction. And for those of you still waiting for summer to arrive, it’s a tasty (low-cal) way to get your daily dose of Vitamin C!

Tropical Raspberry Fizzy

Mix 1 package of Tropical Emergen-C and 1 package of Raspberry Emergen-C with 14 oz of water. Mix. Add 1/2 -1 single serve package of Truvia and then fill with ice. Stir until chilled. Enjoy! (50 calories, 2000 mg of Vitamin C)

I buy Emergen-c at Costco, which has the best price. It’s really expensive in a regular store. If you haven’t tried it before and want to test it first, Emergen-c will send you free samples! You’ll have to wait a few weeks, but I’ve got a feeling the heat isn’t going anywhere soon.

As for the Truvia, it’s a stevia product. Any will work, it’s just the only one IZ actually likes. What I like about Truvia is it is dental neutral and is considered diabetic friendly. Another alternative (but far more spendy) is Xylitol. It’s actually dental positive—dentists recommend taking it if you have poor enamel, as it helps fight cavities. Sweet! And of course, you can always drink it without a sweetener. It’s a bit tart, but very refreshing on a hot, hot day.

5 Comments

  1. IZ on 21 July, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    OK, I can attest to the fact that this drink is really tasty – more so than what I thought. And Truvia *IS* absolutely my favorite Stevia – so many products I’ve tried have a funky taste – but not Truvia. I’m a believer!

  2. Karan on 21 July, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    That’s the perfect glass to use because it makes it look like a real jewel!

  3. Margaret on 21 July, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    Anything with raspberry=wonderful!! I hope we get to use this recipe some day. Maybe August??

  4. Erin Wallace on 22 July, 2011 at 8:49 am

    Looks yummy, though I’m having a difficult time getting used to the taste of Stevia. I think it has something to do with the overly sweet smell. But will have to try this!

    • wende on 23 July, 2011 at 4:38 pm

      Erin, IZ doesn’t like stevia either. Truvia is the only one he’ll use. I will say, in this drink, you don’t notice the taste of the stevia, like you would in coffee or tea. If you haven’t tried it, I’d give it a shot. ~W