Minted Green Tea Refresher
A cool and invigorating iced green tea cocktail with fresh mint and a touch of honey. This cocktails-inspired cocktails & drinks ready in about 7 minutes brings together green tea, brewed and chilled, vodka, fresh lime juice 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 130 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 green tea, brewed and chilled
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 8 leaves fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, gently muddle 8 fresh mint leaves with 1/2 oz honey syrup to release their aroma.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz vodka, 3 oz chilled green tea, and 1 oz fresh lime juice to the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for 20 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 5: Slap a few mint leaves between your palms to release oils and use them to garnish, placing them atop the drink.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Minted Green Tea Refresher take to make?
Total time is about 7 minutes (7 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home bartenders find this fits a single afternoon; scale up the batch for parties or pitchers.
How do I store leftover Minted Green Tea Refresher?
Refrigerate any leftover minted green tea refresher in a sealed pitcher or jar for up to 3–4 days. Do not reheat — drinks are served chilled. If the recipe uses sparkling water or fresh herbs, hold those back and add fresh just before pouring so the drink stays bright and fizzy.
Can I substitute ingredients in Minted Green Tea Refresher?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Minted Green Tea Refresher for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Minted Green Tea Refresher?
Cocktails cocktails & drinks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
