Nutmeg Free Green Tea Citrus Spritz

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(12)

This refreshing spritz is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together in your own kitchen with just a handful of clean, simple ingredients. Brewed green tea forms a delicate, slightly grassy base that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice, while maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to tie everything together. The technique of steeping the tea without squeezing the bags is a small but smart move that keeps any bitterness at bay, so every sip stays smooth and balanced. Once the tea base is chilled and combined with the citrus, a generous pour of sparkling water transforms the whole thing into something genuinely celebratory. Warm-weather drinks can sometimes sneak in unexpected spice blends or flavored syrups, but every element here is straightforward and easy to verify. Garnished with a citrus wheel and a sprig of fresh mint, it's as pretty as it is thirst-quenching — perfect for a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon treat.

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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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