Asian Pear Sparkler

Ingredients

• 24 ounce sparkling apple drink chilled
• 2 cups cucumber cubed peeled (1-inch) (1 large)
• 8 inch lemongrass fresh peeled chopped
• 2 tablespoons juice of lime fresh ( 2 limes)
• 4.5 cups asian pear cubed (1-inch) ( 3 pears)

Equipment

• bowl
• sieve
• blender

Directions

1. Place first 4 ingredients in blender; process 1 minute or until blended and almost smooth. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon; discard solids. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled.
2. Pour 1/2 cup pear mixture into each of 4 glasses; top each serving with 3/4 cup sparkling apple drink, and stir gently.
3. Garnish each serving with 1 pear slice, if desired.