Green Tea and Yuzu Sparkler
A light and effervescent mocktail bursting with floral green tea and the bright citrus of yuzu, perfect for a refreshing break. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together brewed green tea, cooled, yuzu juice, simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) 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 60 calories and feeds 1, 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.
Ingredients
- 3 oz brewed green tea, cooled
- 1 oz yuzu juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- 2 oz sparkling water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 3 oz cooled brewed green tea, 1 oz yuzu juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and combine without diluting.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir once gently.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin wheel of yuzu or lemon floated on top and a fresh mint sprig tucked into the side.
