Raspberry Citrus Green Tea Cooler (she: Cathy)

Green tea, fresh raspberries, and sweet lemon-basil syrup come together in this deliciously refreshing summer beverage!

Hello, Or So She Says! It’s Cathy from Lemon Tree Dwelling and I’m happy to be back to share this simple, delicious, raspberry citrus green tea cooler recipe with you! The weather in Wisconsin has finally started to warm up, and all I can think about is getting outside and soaking up the sunshine! We’re not quite there yet (the temperatures have been in the 50’s this week)….but soon enough we’ll turn a corner, and we’ll be spending all our days outdoors! (When it’s only warm 3-4 months out of the year, you take advantage of it!)

One of my very favorite parts of summer is having friends over and sitting on the patio, with a cold drink in my hand (and hopefully some chips and guacamole to go with it!) while the kids run around. There is something wonderful about knowing they are having fun….while I am, too! I am always looking for fun new drink recipes the whole family can enjoy, and this green tea cooler is perfect.

The green tea can easily be mixed or substituted with lemonade for sweeter taste….and, of course, the basil leaf can be removed altogether. (If your kids are anything like mine, green = bad!!) But I can guarantee they’ll go crazy for the fresh raspberries and sweet lemon-basil syrup….and you will, too! The best part about it is how quick and easy it is to put together….and yet, it still feels like something special!

So what about you?? What do you look forward to most in summer? Longer days? More time with your kids? The beautiful weather? Whatever it is, I hope you are as excited as I am! Soon enough…..!!

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Raspberry Citrus Green Tea Cooler

Servings 1 drink

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c.green tea can substitute or combine with lemonade for a sweeter drink
• 1/2 c. lemon-basil simple syrup recipe below
• 15 fresh raspberries
• 1 basil leaf
• 1 lemon wedge

Lemon-Basil Simple Syrup

• 1 c. water
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. fresh basil leaves
• 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Prepare simple syrup by bringing water and sugar to a boil; once boiling, remove from heat, stir in fresh basil leaves and juice of 1 lemon. Cool completely. {Remove basil leaves before using}
2. Place 10 fresh raspberries into a glass and muddle.
3. Add green tea, lemonade (optional), and lemon-basil simple syrup.
4. Garnish with basil leaf and lemon wedge.
5. *Extra simple syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Thanks so much for having me here today!! I’d love for you to stop by and check out some more of my delicious berry recipes!