For the Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice
For the Spring Blossom Herbal Green Tea Infusion:
- 2 tablespoons loose-leaf Spring Blossom herbal green tea
- 1 cup hot water
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
- Ice
For the Mocktail:
- 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemonade
- 1 cup Spring Blossom herbal green tea infusion
- Lemon slices and edible flowers for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Ice
Instructions:
- Prepare the Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade:
- Juice the Lemons: Squeeze the juice from your lemons into a measuring cup, straining out any seeds or pulp.
- Make the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add Water: Pour in the cold water and stir well to combine.
- Chill: Refrigerate the lemonade until it's nice and cold.
- Brew the Spring Blossom Herbal Green Tea Infusion:
- Steep the Tea: Place the loose-leaf tea in a tea infuser or directly into a cup. Pour hot water over the tea and let it steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you want the tea.
- Sweeten (Optional): If you prefer a sweeter tea, stir in honey or agave syrup while the tea is still warm.
- Cool the Tea: Remove the tea leaves or infuser and let the tea cool to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator if desired.
- Assemble the Mocktail:
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix together the chilled lemonade and the chilled herbal green tea infusion.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour the mocktail mixture over the ice.
- Garnish: Garnish with lemon slices, edible flowers, and fresh mint leaves for an extra touch of elegance.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing blend of herbal tea and zesty lemonade!