Green Tea Sipper
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Ingredients
- 2 green tea bags
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tbsp fresh shiso leaves thickly julienned, plus more whole leaves for garnish (alternatively, use a combination of fresh mint and basil leaves)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 oz gin gluten free if desired (optional)
Instructions
- In large heatproof mug, place 2 tea bags and boiling water. Set aside so tea can steep for 10 minutes. Discard tea bags and let tea cool.
- In 2 tumbler glasses, divide julienned shiso and lemon and lime juices equally. With spoon, bruise shiso lightly. Fill each tumbler with ice, divide green tea and gin (if using) evenly between glasses, and stir lightly to combine. Garnish with an extra shiso leaf and serve.
Recipe Notes
Per serving (including gin): 155 calories; 0 g protein; 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat); 3 g total carbohydrates (1 g sugars, 0 g fiber); 5 mg sodium
