Iced Cucumber Lime Jasmine Tea Soda with Mint and Black Salt
An original, aromatic, deeply refreshing drink that blends a fresh cucumber-lime-jasmine tea concentrate with muddled mint, a touch of black salt, and chilled sparkling water. It has an herbal, citrusy, lightly mineral profile, perfect for warm days or as a special non-alcoholic drink.
Ingredients
- 300 g cucumber (pelado and diced)
- 120 ml lime (juice fresh, more slices for decorar optional)
- 240 ml jasmine tea (infusión hot freshly preparada)
- 50 g sugar (ajustar to taste)
- 12 g fresh mint (solo the leaves, more extra for decorar)
- 2 g black salt (for a toque mineral)
- 720 ml sparkling water (muy cold)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
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. Prepare the jasmine tea by steeping it in hot water at 185°F/85°C for 3 minutes. Strain and reserve 240 ml (1 cup) of brewed tea.
- 2
2. Place the cucumber in a blender with the lime juice, sugar, and black salt. Blend until very smooth.
- 3
3. Strain the cucumber mixture through a fine sieve or clean cloth, pressing well to extract as much liquid as possible.
- 4
4. Combine the strained cucumber juice with the jasmine tea, cooled or at room temperature. Chill the base for 10 minutes so it becomes nicely cold.
- 5
5. Divide the mint leaves among 4 glasses and gently muddle them to release their aroma without tearing them too much.
- 6
6. Add ice to each glass and pour in the cucumber, lime, and tea base, filling each glass about halfway.
- 7
7. Top with very cold sparkling water and stir gently to combine without losing too much fizz.
- 8
8. Garnish with extra mint and lime slices if desired, and serve immediately.
Chef tips
For a cleaner, more elegant texture, strain the cucumber twice. For a brighter citrus note, add a little lime zest directly to the base before chilling.
Substitutions
You can replace the sugar with simple syrup at an equivalent sweetness level. Black salt can be swapped for a pinch of fine sea salt, though you will lose its distinctive mineral note. If you do not have jasmine tea, use a mild green tea and add a few extra mint leaves.
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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