Paraguayan Yerba Mate Sour

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

A vibrant cocktail blending the earthy bitterness of yerba mate tea with the tartness of fresh lemon and the sweetness of honey syrup. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together yerba mate tea (strong brewed, cooled), pisco, and fresh lemon 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 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 yerba mate tea (strong brewed, cooled)
• 1.5 oz pisco
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
• 1 large egg white
• as needed ice cubes
• 1 for garnish lemon wheel
• pinch for garnish dried yerba mate leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker without ice, pour 2 oz cooled strong yerba mate tea, 1.5 oz pisco, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey syrup, and 1 large egg white.
2. Step 2: Dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
3. Step 3: Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway and shake again for 15 seconds until frosty.
4. Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards and pulp.
5. Step 5: Garnish with a lemon wheel floated on the surface and a light pinch of dried yerba mate leaves sprinkled on top for aroma.