How to Make a Green Tea Mojito (non-alcoholic)

By Emilie Holmes

Serves 2

What you need 

• 15g Sencha green tea (approx 5 heaped tsp)
• 700ml filtered water, boiled and then cooled
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• A bunch of mint
• 2 tsp brown sugar
•  Ice

Method

Prepare your green tea:

1. Measure the tea leaves into a teapot or heatproof jug
2. Boil the water, then leave for a few mins to cool
3. Pour over the leaves and infuse for 5 minutes.
4. Strain the leaves and leave to one side to cool.

To make the drinks:

1. Fill your glasses with ice
2. Muddle together in the base of each glass a good handful of mint, a teaspoon of sugar and a tablespoon of lime juice.
3. Top up with your chilled green tea
4. Enjoy it as is as a non-alcoholic iced tea on a hot day, or add a dash of rum for an evening cocktail!

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