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Citrus Maté Fizz
Serves 6
This non-alcoholic drink is bitter-sweet, citrusy, bubbly, and easy on the stomach. It can also be made with rooibos tea instead of yerba maté, and orange juice in place of grapefruit.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) loose leaf yerba maté
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) sliced fresh mint
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sliced gingerroot
- 1 grapefruit
- Club soda
Directions
01
In heat-proof bowl, place yerba maté, sugar, mint, and ginger. Add 3 cups (750 mL) steamed water and stir to dissolve sugar. Let mixture steep for 1 hour or more. Strain mixture to remove solids. Squeeze juice of grapefruit into maté mixture. Chill mixture for 2 hours or more.
02
For individual drinks, place a couple of ice cubes in glass and fill halfway with maté mixture. Fill rest of glass with club soda.
