Alpha Gal Friendly Green Tea Citrus Spritz
This refreshing spritz is everything you want in a cold drink — bright, lightly sweet, and fizzy with a sophisticated edge that feels way more special than it actually is to make. Brewed green tea forms the backbone, mellowed with maple syrup and lifted by a generous squeeze of fresh orange and lime juice before sparkling water brings the whole thing to life. Because it's built entirely from plant-based, whole-food ingredients, there's zero guesswork about hidden animal-derived additives that can sneak into flavored drinks and packaged mixes. Managing an alpha-gal sensitivity often means scrutinizing labels on even the most innocent-looking beverages, and this one sidesteps all of that by starting from scratch with ingredients you can see and trust. The trick to keeping the tea clean and smooth is pulling the bags without squeezing — a small step that makes a real difference in the final flavor. Served over ice with a citrus slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks genuinely stunning in a glass and is just as good for a quiet afternoon as it is for a backyard gathering.
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4 servings
For the green tea base
- 2 cups water
- 3 green tea bags
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges)
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
To finish
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 4 thin orange or lime slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan, then remove from the heat. Add the green tea bags and steep for 3 minutes, until the tea is a deep golden-green. Remove and discard the bags — do not squeeze them, as this releases bitter tannins.
- 2
Stir the maple syrup into the hot tea until fully dissolved. Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes, then refrigerate until cold, at least 15 minutes more.
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