‘Tis the season for fun mocktails and cocktails! And this green tea frosé delivers. We can’t think of any better way to cool down than with antioxidant-rich matcha green tea blended with frozen rosé wine. This vibrant frozen cocktail only requires five ingredients and minimal work. It’s the perfect drink for a backyard brunch or poolside party.
Why add matcha green tea to your frosé
Matcha is known for its calming, energizing properties thanks to L-theanine and a gentle dose of caffeine. Adding it to frosé brings a subtle earthy balance to the fruity rosé, making each sip refreshing and tones down the sweetness.
What are matcha tea bags?
While traditional matcha is finely ground into a powder and then whisked into water, matcha tea bags are made with whole-leaf tencha tea leaves and (the same tea leaves that are used for traditional matcha) allow for an easy steeping experience- making them super convenient. They still contain the same flavor, antioxidants, and health benefits as matcha, but without the extra prep. Our whole-leaf matcha tea bags are made with plant fibers and are completely plastic-free.
What you’ll need:
Rosé wine: A dry, full-bodied rosé is best for freezing. Some of the color will be lost when frozen, so try to find a dark colored rosé if possible.
Whole leaf matcha green tea bags: Our organic, whole-leaf matcha tea bags are one-of-a-kind tea bags created from Japan’s finest shade-grown, whole-leaf matcha known as tencha. These bags are plant-based and completely plastic-free. If you don’t have access to matcha tea bags, you can use green tea bags or a teaspoon of matcha powder instead.
Lemon juice: If you can, use fresh-squeezed lemon juice for the freshest flavor.
Sweetener: Honey, brown sugar, and simple syrup all work well.
Frozen strawberries: This is optional, but adds extra color, flavor, and sweetness.
How to make green tea frosé:
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Steep the tea: Combine rosé and matcha green tea bags in a jar or bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
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Freeze: Remove the tea bags and pour the infused wine into ice cube trays. Freeze overnight or until solid.
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Blend: Add the frozen rosé cubes to a blender along with lemon juice, sweetener, and strawberries. Blend until smooth and slushy.
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Serve: Pour into a chilled glass, garnish with a lemon slice or fresh berries, and enjoy your delicious summer cocktail!
Ingredients:
1 cup rose wine
1-2 whole-leaf matcha tea bags
Juice from half a lemon
Sweetener, to taste
¼ cup frozen strawberries (optional)
Directions:
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Steep green tea bags in rose wine. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
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Remove the tea bags and pour into cube trays. Freeze overnight or until solid.
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Once frozen, transfer cubes to a blender. Add lemon juice, sweetener, and frozen strawberries, is using.
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Blend until slushy, then pour into a cocktail glass.
Enjoy!
Want to make it a mocktail? Swap the rose for a tart cherry juice or sparkling water for a booze-free version that’s just as delicious and pretty.
Bottom Line:
Green tea frosé is the perfect fun and refreshing drink for summer. It’s sophisticated and loaded with antioxidants. Make it non-alcoholic by swapping wine for cherry juice. Just steep, freeze, blend, and voila- you’ve got yourself a summer slushie.
