Refreshing Green Tea Gin Spritz

Luzianne(r) Iced Green Tea, muddled cucumber, and fresh mint leaves create a light and herbaceous cocktail, perfect for a summer day. The addition of herbaceous gin elevates the flavors, but this can also be enjoyed as a mocktail.

Refreshing Green Tea Gin Spritz

A light and refreshing cocktail with muddled cucumber, mint, and green tea, enhanced by the herbaceous flavor of gin.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 slice cucumber (2-inch), peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
  • 5 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons light agave nectar (or simple syrup)
  • Ice
  • 1/2 cup Luzianne(r) Iced Green Tea, strongly brewed and chilled
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 1/2 ounces herbaceous gin (like Hendrick's(r) Gin or The Botanist gin(r))
  • 1 splash soda water
  • Sprig of mint, for garnish
  • Lime twist, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Muddle cucumber, mint, and agave nectar in a cocktail shaker until the cucumber offers no resistance.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice, then add green tea, lime juice, and gin. Cover and shake until thoroughly chilled, about 20 seconds.
  3. Strain into a highball glass with ice.
  4. Add a splash of soda water, garnish with a tiny sprig of mint and a twist of lime, then serve.