Raspberry Green Tea Spritzer
Raspberry Green Tea Spritzer Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 teaspoons green tea leaves or 1 green tea bag
- 1 cup hot, not boiling, water (approximately 175 degrees)
- 1 cup lemonade
- Sparkling water, chilled
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices or mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Steep the Green Tea: Place green tea leaves in a heatproof container. Pour boiling water over the tea. Allow it to steep for 3-5 minutes, then remove the tea leaves or bags. Let the tea cool to room temperature, or place it in the refrigerator to chill faster.
Prepare the Raspberry Puree: In a blender, puree 1 cup of fresh raspberries until smooth. If a more clear spritzer is desired, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds.
Mix the Tea and Raspberry Puree: Combine the cooled green tea and raspberry puree in a pitcher. Add the lemonade and stir well to ensure the mixture is fully blended.
Assemble the Spritzer: Fill glasses halfway with ice cubes. Pour the green tea and raspberry mixture over the ice until the glass is about three-quarters full.
Top with Sparkling Water: Gently top off each glass with chilled sparkling water to add a bubbly spritz. Stir lightly to integrate all the flavors.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh raspberry, a lemon slice, or a mint leaf for added visual appeal and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy the effervescence and fruity freshness of the Raspberry Green Tea Spritzer.
Tips:
- Adjust the amount of lemonade or raspberry puree to taste for a more sweet or tart spritz.
- For an extra chill, freeze raspberries and use them as ice cubes in the spritzer.
- This drink can be made in large quantities for parties or gatherings. Multiply the ingredients based on the number of servings needed.
This Raspberry Green Tea Spritzer is the perfect refreshing drink for warm days, offering a delightful combination of fruity, tart, and bubbly flavors, all while harnessing the health benefits of green tea.