Red Meat Allergy Friendly Green Tea Citrus Spritz
This bright, bubbly spritz is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. Steeped green tea forms a deep golden-green base that gets lifted by fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice, then sweetened just enough with maple syrup before sparkling water brings the whole thing to life. The result is crisp, lightly floral, and refreshingly tart — the kind of glass you want to keep refilling. Since it's built entirely from tea, citrus, and a touch of natural sweetener, there's absolutely nothing here to worry about from an allergen standpoint, making it a genuinely stress-free option for anyone navigating dietary restrictions at a gathering. A few thin citrus slices and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim take it from casual to effortlessly elegant. Make the tea base ahead and keep it cold in the fridge, then top with sparkling water right before serving so every glass stays perfectly fizzy.
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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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