Cucumber Mint Mate Spritzer

Created in partnership with Argentinian Yerba Mate. Consider this your brand-new multi-tasking summer beverage. Made with super fresh cucumber and mint, yerba mate (Argentina’s powerful tea of choice), and just a little bubbly (the non-alcoholic kind!), it’s like green juice-meets-iced tea-meets-a spritzer. Whip up a pitcher for healthy poolside or picnic sipping with friends.

Ingredients

2/3 cup sliced cucumber
1 1/2 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup brewed Argentinian Yerba Mate
2 cups Soda Water
Ice
Cucumber and mint for garnishing

Directions

1. In a high speed blender, combine the cucumber, mint, honey, and Argentinian Yerba Mate.
2. Blend until completely smooth.
3. In a pitcher with ice, pour the yerba mate mixture, top with the soda water, and stir
4. Before serving, garnish each glass with cucumber and mint, and enjoy!

WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE: Cucumber is ultra hydrating and refreshing, making this a great hot-weather beverage. But it’s not just for cooling off: you could also use it as an afternoon pick-me-up, since yerba mate has energy-boosting powers that are similar to coffee’s. Bonus: it’s also filled with vitamins and minerals.