Beef Free Green Tea Citrus Spritz

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(12)

This refreshing spritz is built entirely from plants, citrus, and sparkling water — making it a naturally effortless choice for anyone avoiding animal products of any kind. Brewed green tea forms the backbone, giving the drink a subtle earthy depth that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh orange and lime juice. A touch of maple syrup sweetens everything without overpowering the citrus, and the whole base can be made ahead and chilled until you're ready to serve. When it's time to pour, chilled sparkling water adds a lively fizz that makes this feel genuinely celebratory. A sprig of fresh mint and a thin citrus wheel on the rim take it from casual to impressive in about ten seconds. It's the kind of drink that works equally well at a weekend brunch, a summer cookout, or a quiet afternoon when you just want something a little more special than plain water.

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Ingredients

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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