Thursday, June 11, 2009

Spiked Minty Green Tea



During parties in my high school days, the naughty boys would spike our fruit juices with rum or brandy. These delicious, lightly intoxicating, fruit punches made us feel all grown-up indeed... :) Of course, we smart girls, would never touch any of the boys' concoction. At least, I remember being happy (and safe) with a can of soda instead. I would never risk being found out by my parents, nor risk being grounded, or worse, never to be allowed to attend parties anymore!

Of course, now that we are adults, we are allowed to add alcohol to our party drinks! Only, if we drink in moderation... :) This lightly spiked drink is reminiscent of our younger days. Try this! It healthy - it does not contain sugars from fruit juices. It is refreshing; cool for the palette and warm for the tummy. :) Of course, if you prefer a drink with no alcohol, feel free to omit the sake (rice wine). This drink will still taste good and refreshing!


3 pcs green tea bags
a handful of fresh mint, washed, dried
3 C hot, boiling water
1/2 C sake (Japanese rice wine)


1. In a large, heat-proof pitcher, steep the green tea bags and mint leaves in hot boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool before chilling in the refrigerator.

2. When ready to serve, mix in the sake. Pour into individual cocktail glasses. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.






Sending this simple, refreshing drink with Ria's birthday celebration over at Ria's Collection. Check out her blog after June 21 for the delicious treats of cookies, cakes and cocktails.

15 comments:

Mary Bergfeld said...

This looks really refreshing. That is a really nice photo. Blessings...Mary

Noob Cook said...

looks really nice! I don't have sake at home but I can substitute with some choya for sweetness :D

Midge said...

I can almost taste how nicely the sweetness of the sake goes well with fresh mint.

Chibog in Chief said...

love the combination: mint and green tea!!

Soli Deo Gloria said...

Thanks, Mary! :D

Hello Noobcook! I think choya would be the perfect substitute! :)

Soli Deo Gloria said...

Thanks, Midge!

Hi Dhanggit! Yup, I love the combination, too! :)

Galatians 5:22 said...

I love tea so!! This must really be good.

Oggi said...

I like this drink a lot...anything minty.:)

HyperBaby143 said...

I love cocktails and practically anything that can be mixed with anything else.. Sounds perfect!

i_me_myself said...

Loved reading your blog!

Kamagra said...

Well,Green Tea is a fat's burner,it give you energy and its a mood buster.
But,if you drink too much of it,like 6+cup a day,it could dehydrate you!!

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