Iced roasted nectarine, lime and black tea cooler with tarragon
An original, aromatic drink in which nectarines are roasted to concentrate their natural sweetness, then blended with chilled black tea, fresh lime, and a gentle tarragon note. Refreshing, light, and elegant.
Ingredients
- 360 g ripe nectarines (boneless and in wedges)
- 24 g sugar (for roasting the fruta)
- 480 ml black tea (preparado and enfriado)
- 240 ml cold water (for ajustar the intensidad)
- 60 ml fresh lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 g fresh tarragon leaves (more a poco extra for decorar)
- 1 g fine salt (realza the sabor)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
- 30 g thin lime 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. Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Place the nectarines on a small tray, sprinkle the sugar over them, and roast for 18 to 20 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F until tender and lightly caramelized.
- 2
2. Remove the tray from the oven and let the roasted nectarines cool for 10 minutes at room temperature. Transfer the fruit and all its juices to a blender.
- 3
3. Add the chilled black tea, cold water, fresh lime juice, tarragon leaves, and fine salt to the blender. Blend until smooth.
- 4
4. Strain the drink through a fine sieve into a pitcher to remove nectarine fibers and small tarragon pieces, pressing gently to extract all the liquid.
- 5
5. Add some of the ice to the pitcher and stir well. Serve in 4 glasses over more ice, garnish each glass with thin lime slices and extra tarragon leaves, and serve immediately.
Chef tips
For a stronger drink, reduce the water to 120 ml. For a crisper finish, chill the pitcher for 15 minutes before serving.
Substitutions
You can swap tarragon for mint for a fresher profile, or use peaches instead of nectarines. Sugar can be replaced with honey, adjusting to taste.
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 imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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
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