Cucumber Jasmine Cooler

Chilled jasmine tea and cucumber juice create the base for this original sparkling cooler. Lemon adds a defined sour note, and a small measure of syrup is intended to soften the tea’s delicate astringency.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

• 70 ml Jasmine green tea, brewed and chilled
• 40 ml Fresh strained cucumber juice
• 20 ml Fresh lemon juice
• 15 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
• 50 ml Chilled soda water
• 1 piece Cucumber ribbon, for garnish

Instructions

1. Chill a collins glass and measure the ingredients.
2. Add the non-carbonated liquid ingredients to a shaker.
3. Fill the shaker with ice, seal, and shake briskly for about 10–12 seconds.
4. Strain into the chilled collins over fresh ice.
5. Add the measured chilled soda water slowly and give one gentle stir.
6. Finish with a cucumber ribbon and serve promptly.

Original recipe development. Not yet taste-tested.