Herbal Green Tea Gin Spritz
A light, refreshing spritz marrying floral gin with chilled green tea and a splash of sparkling water for subtle bitterness. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together gin, chilled green tea (unsweetened), elderflower liqueur 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 110 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
- 1.5 oz gin
- 2 oz chilled green tea (unsweetened)
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 1 piece cucumber ribbon
- fill ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a large wine glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 2: Pour in 1.5 oz gin, 2 oz chilled unsweetened green tea, and 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to combine and chill.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and give a gentle stir to integrate without removing carbonation.
- Step 5: Garnish by twisting a long cucumber ribbon and placing it inside the glass, letting it drape along the sides.





