Jovita Moore's Mocktail of the Week

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As Jovita Moore anchors the 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. news on Channel 2 in Atlanta, you probably already feel like you know her. That is if you are the kind of person who knows Emmy Award winners (she is) and one of Jezebel's 50 Most Beautiful (she has been). Jovita is smart, successful, and family oriented. She tells us how she likes to keep cool during the summer months with a family-friendly recipe of her own. It will also keep you slim and trim so feel free to sip it poolside!Jovita says:Ok, so it’s really true that tv adds 10 lbs…And in my neverending quest to look fit behind the news desk -- I have to maintain a low-carb diet. Anyone who likes to drink knows that translates into … NO ALCOHOL! So, I improvise when looking for a ‘cocktail’ to enjoy on the weekends. My “Skinny Virgin Mojito” tastes good without a ton of calories & sugar. It’s quick & easy to make which is just what I need when 3 kids are demanding my attention!Skinny Virgin Mojito

• 12 Mint leaves
• 6 oz. Sprite Zero or Fresca
• 1 tablespoon Splenda
• 1 oz. Lime Juice
• 2 Lime Slices
• Crushed Ice

Muddle mint leaves in the bottom of a glass. Add Sprite Zero or Fresca, Splenda and lime juice. Stir well. Add desired amount of crushed ice and garnish with limes and leftover mint leaves.There’s no sugar, no carbs in this drink…and the calories come in under 5! Nutritional Content1-serving: 8 oz.Calories: less than 5Fat: 0 gSodium: 0 mgCarbohydrates: 0 gSugar: 0 gFiber: 0 gProtein: 0 g