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6 Refreshing Green Tea Cocktails: Non-Alcoholic and Boozy Recipes

Green tea is packed with antioxidants, supports fat metabolism, and bolsters immunity—truly a wellness powerhouse perfect for easing into fall. As tea enthusiasts know, it's surged in popularity, trading espresso shots for elegant vintage porcelain cups. Elevate your routine with the October ORGANIC selection from the BelleauNaturel box, featuring premium ORGANIC Earl Grey green tea with bergamot notes.

Tea doesn't have to be boring (though cupcakes help). Shake things up with these 6 expert-curated green tea cocktails—healthy sippers or festive libations for any vibe.

Strawberry Iced Tea (6 glasses)

Ingredients:

  • 500g fresh strawberries
  • 50g sugar
  • 60ml water
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 liter freshly brewed green tea

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for 25 minutes. Blend into a smooth syrup and chill.

Fill tall glasses with ice, add 20cl green tea, and top with 3 tablespoons strawberry syrup.

Sparkling Iced Tea (6 glasses)

Ingredients:

  • 250ml strong hot green tea
  • 50g caster sugar
  • 50ml syrup of choice (peach, grenadine, orange, lemon, etc.)
  • 1L sparkling water
  • Fresh fruits for garnish

Dissolve sugar and syrup in hot tea. Cool completely. Fill glasses halfway with ice and tea mixture, then top with sparkling water. Garnish with lemon/orange slices, raspberries, peach, or mango.

Green Tea with Grapefruit (6 glasses)

Ingredients:

  • 1 liter hot green tea
  • 2 grapefruits
  • 3 tablespoons runny honey
  • Lemon zest
  • Mint leaves

Sweeten hot tea with honey and infuse with lemon zest. Chill. Juice grapefruits and mix with cold tea. Serve over ice, garnished with mint.

Green Tea Cosmopolitan (1 glass)

Ingredients:

  • 60ml green tea sweetened with 1 tsp honey
  • 30ml vodka
  • 15ml triple sec (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, etc.)
  • 15ml lemon juice
  • 15ml cranberry juice

Shake all ingredients vigorously. Strain into a chilled glass and enjoy—Sex and the City vibes await.

Green Tea Mojito (1 glass)

Ingredients:

  • ½ lime
  • 6 mint leaves
  • 60ml green tea sweetened with honey
  • 30ml white rum

Muddle mint and lime quarters in a glass. Add rum and crushed ice. Top with sweetened green tea.

Passionately Tea (2 glasses)

Ingredients:

  • 3 passion fruits
  • 25cl very cold green tea
  • 4 tsp honey
  • 10cl whiskey
  • Crushed ice

Scoop passion fruit pulp into a shaker with green tea and honey; stir to dissolve. Add whiskey and shake. Pour over crushed ice in 2 glasses. Sip responsibly.

Ditch the plain cup—opt for a serene afternoon or lively night, always with green tea. Cheers!

Kat
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