Herbal Green Tea Mimosa
A delicate twist on the classic mimosa with green tea infusion and a hint of fresh herbs for a light, elegant brunch cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together chilled green tea, champagne or sparkling wine, 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 120 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
- 2 oz chilled green tea
- 3 oz champagne or sparkling wine
- 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
- 3 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lemon twist
- optional for chilling green tea ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: If desired, chill 2 oz brewed green tea with ice cubes and strain before use.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass, gently muddle 3 fresh mint leaves to release aroma without tearing.
- Step 3: Add 2 oz chilled green tea and 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur, stirring gently to combine.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into a chilled champagne flute.
- Step 5: Slowly top with 3 oz champagne or sparkling wine to preserve bubbles.
- Step 6: Garnish by expressing a lemon twist over the glass to release oils, then rest it delicately on the rim.






