Serves 4

Toast to this delicious sparkling drink, a sweet and refreshing treat to get you through this summer heat.

Ingredients:

1 orange, remove seeds, cut in slices
1 lemon, remove seeds, cut in slices
1/2 cup frozen cherries, thawed, rinsed and drained
1 cup sliced strawberries for garnish
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cups white grape juice
or 2 cups red grape juice
2 cups sparkling mineral water or club soda, chilled

Directions:
Place fruit and cinnamon sticks in a large glass pitcher, pour white grape juice over the fruit and refrigerate until ready to use, preferably overnight.

At serving time pour chilled sparking mineral water into the pitcher, shake and pour into glasses with ice. Garnish each glass with the fruit and serve.

Did you know?

• Grapes are one of the most popular fruits consumed and come in a variety of shapes, colors and flavors. There are white or green grapes, purple, red and black grapes.
• Grapes are botanically a berry and are grown in several parts of the world including California, Italy and the Middle East.
• Red grapes contain the cancer-fighting chemical called resveratrol. It has also been found to have anti-aging properties.

DISCLAIMER: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. The information is for informational purposes and is not intended to treat, diagnose or cure any illness. Consult a physician before taking any action.