Crisp and refreshing, you just may find yourself craving this beverage on a hot summer’s night.

Servings: 4 servings
Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Heart Healthy


Ingredients:

Iced Mint Green Tea
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
3 green tea bags
2 tablespoons honey
4 cups boiling water
2 cups sake , divided
4 stalks lemongrass for garnish


Steps:

1: Combine mint leaves, tea bags, honey and boiling water. Let steep for 5 minutes; remove tea bags. Refrigerate until chilled. Divide among 4 large ice-filled glasses. Add 1/2 cup sake to each glass. Garnish with a stalk of lemongrass.

Non-alcoholic variation: Omit the sake.

Nutrition: (Per cocktail)

Calories - 76
Carbohydrates - 11
Fat - 0
Saturated Fat - 0
Monounsaturated Fat - 0
Protein - 1
Cholesterol - 0
Dietary Fiber - 1
Potassium - 67
Sodium - 11

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