Green tea cocktails are a perfect way to combine the health boosting properties of green tea with the relaxing effect of alcohol. Whether you fancy a cool cocktail after a long, hard day or you want to impress family and friends with your bar skills, these five green tea cocktail recipes are sure to do the trick.
As an added bonus, each cocktail comes in at less than 200 calories, so not only will they boost your health, they’ll also help you stay trim.
1 – Green Tea Margarita
This simple cocktail adds green tea infused ice to the traditional margarita recipe. You’ll struggle to notice the difference in taste between this and a regular margarita but in terms of health benefits, the green tea margarita wins hands down.
Equipment Required:
4 glasses & 1 blender.
Ingredients
24 oz. of frozen green tea divided into 1 oz. ice cubes (720ml)
5 oz. of tequila (150ml)
4 pinches of salt
5 oz. of lemon juice (75ml)
5 oz. of orange liqueur (75ml)
5 oz. of sugar (45g)
1/2 a lime (chopped into four equal sized wedges)
Directions
- Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of each glass and once the rim is fully coated, place the wedge of lime in the glass.
- Spread a pinch of salt around the rim of each glass.
- Place all the remaining ingredients in the blender and blend them until the mixture becomes frothy.
- Pour an equal amount of cocktail mixture into each of the four glasses and serve.
Calories:
756 calories total – 189 calories per glass.
2 – Green Tea Lime Martini
A martini is one of the quickest and easiest cocktails to make and this green tea based alternative sticks to that trend. If you’re looking for a cocktail with minimal prep time, this is the one for you.
Equipment Required:
4 glasses & 1 cocktail shaker.
Ingredients
8 oz. of chilled green tea (240ml)
8 oz. of lemon vodka (240ml)
7 oz. of crushed ice (210g)
2 oz. of orange liqueur (60ml)
Directions
- Place all the ingredients in the cocktail shaker and shake well.
- Strain an equal amount of cocktail mixture into each of the four glasses and serve.
Calories:
720 calories total – 180 calories per glass.
3 – Green Tea Mojito
This twist on the popular rum based mojito cocktail replaces the soda water with chilled green tea. The combination of green tea, lime and mint works really well and if you’re a fan of regular mojitos, this green tea based alternative will have your taste buds tingling.
Equipment Required:
4 glasses , 1 large jug & 1 muddler.
Ingredients
24 mint leaves
16 oz. of chilled green tea (480ml)
8 oz. of rum (240ml)
7 oz. of crushed ice (210g)
2 limes (chopped into four halves)
5 oz. of sugar (45g)
Directions
- Place the sugar and the chilled green tea in the large jug, stir the sugar until it dissolves and then place the large jug in the fridge.
- Squeeze the juice from each of the half limes into one of the four glasses and once fully squeezed, place the remainder of the half limes in each glass.
- Put six mint leaves in each glass and muddle for 30 seconds.
- Place an equal amount of crushed ice in each of the four glasses.
- Pour an equal amount of chilled green tea and rum into each of the four glasses and serve.
Calories:
692 calories total – 173 calories per glass.
4 – Green Tea Peach Whiskey Cocktail
This peach based concoction has a sweet, smooth, fruity taste and comes in at less than 100 calories per glass. If you’re a fan of fruity cocktails, this green tea, peach and whiskey combo will be right up your alley.
Equipment Required:
4 glasses & 1 cocktail shaker.
Ingredients
8 oz. of chilled green tea (240ml)
7 oz. of crushed ice (210g)
7 oz. of peach juice (210ml)
2 oz. of peach schnapps (60ml)
2 oz. of sour mix (60ml)
2 oz. of whiskey (60ml).
Directions
- Place all the ingredients in the cocktail shaker and shake well.
- Strain an equal amount of cocktail mixture into each of the four glasses and serve.
Calories:
368 calories total – 92 calories per glass.
5 – Green Tea Pina Colada
If you want to give your green tea a tropical taste, you’ll love this green tea pina colada. The banana and pineapple add plenty of sweetness while the coconut milk gives it a smooth, creamy texture.
Equipment Required:
4 glasses, 1 blender & 1 large jug.
Ingredients
14 oz. of chilled green tea (420ml)
7 oz. of crushed ice (210g)
6 oz. of coconut flavored rum (180ml)
2 oz. of coconut milk (60ml)
1 medium banana (sliced)
1/4 pineapple (chopped).
Directions
- Place all the ingredients, except for the chilled green tea, into the blender and blend them until the mixture becomes frothy.
- Pour an equal amount of cocktail mixture into each of the four glasses.
- Top each of the four glasses with the chilled green tea and serve.
Calories:
792 calories total – 198 calories per glass.
