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Sparkling Emerald Palmer


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  • Author: Lisa Keys
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: serves 4

Description

Quench your thirst with this refreshing drink.


Ingredients

Scale

1 medium organic (unwaxed) cucumber, ends trimmed (do not peel), chopped

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

2½ cups cold water

¼ cup fresh lime juice

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

¼ cup Nectevia or sweetener of choice

1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder

chilled sparkling water, club soda, prosecco or champagne

fresh mint, lime slices, fresh raspberries for garnish


Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine chopped cucumber, mint and ½ cup of water; blend until mixture is smooth. Add remaining water, lime and lemon juice, Nectevia and green tea powder; blend until mixture is very smooth.
  2. Strain, if desired. Pour into ice-filled glasses or shake with ice and strain into flutes.
  3. Top with sparkling water or prosecco.
  4. Garnish edge of glass with a fresh lime slice and sprig of mint. Float raspberries in glass, if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: drinks
  • Method: blender
  • Cuisine: American