Mustard Free Green Tea Citrus Spritz

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(12)

This bright, bubbly drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Brewed green tea forms a delicate, earthy base that pairs beautifully with the zing of fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice, while maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to tie everything together. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, it's refreshing in the best possible way — light, citrusy, and a little fancy without any real effort. The whole thing comes together with clean, whole ingredients, so there's absolutely nothing hidden to worry about — no condiments, no sauces, no surprises. A quick tip from the recipe: don't squeeze the tea bags when you pull them out, or you'll end up with a bitter edge that fights the citrus. Serve it over ice with a mint sprig and a thin citrus slice, and it looks like something straight off a café menu. Whether you're hosting friends or just treating yourself on a Tuesday, this spritz delivers serious flavor with zero fuss.

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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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