Iced cucumber, white grape and oolong tea drink with basil and lemon
An original, refreshing drink that blends fresh cucumber, pureed white grapes, chilled oolong tea, aromatic basil, and a touch of lemon. It is light, elegant, and perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
- 500 ml oolong tea (preparado and enfriado)
- 180 g cucumber (pelado and chopped)
- 220 g seedless white grapes (cold)
- 45 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 10 g fresh basil leaves (more extra for decorar)
- 30 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 300 ml sparkling mineral water (well cold)
- 300 g ice (for servir)
- 40 g thin lemon slices (for decorar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Heat enough water and brew 500 ml of oolong tea according to the package directions. If boiling water, bring it to about 194°F / 90°C before steeping. Let the tea cool completely in the refrigerator.
- 2
2. Place the chopped cucumber, white grapes, lemon juice, basil leaves, and honey in a blender. Blend until very smooth.
- 3
3. Strain the cucumber and grape mixture into a pitcher to remove the thicker pulp and create a cleaner texture.
- 4
4. Add the chilled oolong tea to the pitcher and stir well until all the flavors are combined.
- 5
5. Add the sparkling mineral water just before serving and stir gently to keep the bubbles lively.
- 6
6. Fill 4 glasses with ice and divide the drink among them. Garnish each glass with thin lemon slices and a few extra fresh basil leaves.
- 7
7. Serve immediately, well chilled, ideally at 37 to 41°F / 3 to 5°C.
Chef tips
For a deeper flavor, lightly bruise the basil before blending. If you want a less sweet drink, reduce the honey slightly.
Substitutions
You can substitute the honey with agave syrup for a vegan version. Oolong tea can be replaced with white tea if you prefer a more delicate profile.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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