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Sparkling Yerba Maté and Mint Mocktail

Level
very easy

Description

Made from a shrub in the holly family, Yerba Maté is a traditional beverage in many South American countries. Its high caffeine content will keep you going for hours. We’ve prepared this refreshing take on Maté with a scoop of sweetness to energize your day.
You will need:

Ingredients

8 teaspoons
of Yerba Maté from Camellia Sinensis Tea House
of sparkling water
½ cup
cane sugar
½ cup
water
3
sprigs of fresh mint
Small pot
Measuring cup
Teaspoon or scale
Tea filter or fine strainer
Iced Tea Pitcher of at least 1.5L

Directions

Step 1
Iced Yerba Maté preparation:
Add the Yerba Maté leaves to the sparkling water.
Steep in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
Strain the mixture.
Step 2
Mint sirup preparation:
In a small pot bring the water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Remove the pot from the heat and add 2/3 of the fresh mint leaves.
Let steep and cool for 15-20 minutes.
Strain the mixture.
The sirup can be kept many days in the fridge in an airtight container.
Step 3
Mocktail preparation:
In your pitcher, add 100ml of the mint syrup to the Iced Yerba Maté. Stir lightly before serving on ice. Decorate with a lemon slice and fresh mint leaves.
Enjoy!
The mix gives 4 servings and can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days.