Holiday Green Tea Cooler Mocktail
Light, festive, and refreshing, this holiday green tea cooler mocktail is packed with crisp citrus, fresh mint, honey, and a gentle ginger kick. It’s non-alcoholic and super easy to scale up for a party pitcher.
Equipment
- Pitcher or large mixing glass
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Small saucepan or kettle
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Tall serving glasses
- Mixing spoon
- Ice cube tray
- Citrus juicer (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups brewed green tea cooled
- 1 tbsp honey or more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices for garnish
- Extra mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Brew the green tea and let it cool completely.
- In a pitcher, combine honey, lime juice, and grated ginger. Stir until the honey dissolves.
- Add cooled green tea and mix well.
- Gently muddle the mint leaves in the pitcher to release their oils.
- Fill serving glasses with ice and pour in the tea mixture.
- Top off each glass with sparkling water. Stir gently.
- Garnish with lime slices and extra mint. Serve chilled.
Notes
Brew the green tea medium strength to avoid bitterness. Use only fresh ginger and mint for best flavor. For a crowd, multiply the recipe but keep the sparkling water separate until serving for maximum fizz.