Ginger-Mint Green Tea Cooler with Citrus and Honey

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A refreshing cold green tea drink infused with fresh ginger, mint, citrus juices, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together green tea bags, boiling water, fresh ginger root for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 45 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 6 Cocktails cuisine 45 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a heatproof pitcher, steep 4 green tea bags in 4 cups boiling water with 2-inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root and 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Remove the tea bags, ginger slices, and strain out the mint leaves. While the tea is still warm, stir in 3 tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
  3. Step 3: Let the tea cool to room temperature, then stir in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice.
  4. Step 4: Fill a large pitcher with 3 cups ice cubes, pour the cooled tea over the ice, and gently stir in 1 cup club soda for a light fizz.
  5. Step 5: Garnish individual glasses with extra fresh mint leaves before serving chilled.

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