Pecan 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 with nothing more than a kettle, a pitcher, and a handful of fresh ingredients. Brewed green tea forms the backbone, steeped just long enough to turn a deep golden-green without going bitter — a small but important detail that makes a real difference in the final glass. Maple syrup sweetens things naturally, while fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice bring a bright, tangy citrus punch that wakes up every sip. A generous pour of chilled sparkling water at the end gives it that satisfying fizz, making it feel genuinely celebratory. The whole thing is completely free of tree nuts by nature — no swaps needed, no label-reading required, just clean, simple ingredients doing exactly what they should. Garnished with a citrus slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's as pretty as it is delicious, and perfect for serving a crowd or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.

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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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