Iced Mint Green Tea

 

This is my favorite hot weather mixed-tea drink.  It offers a sweet and minty taste.  Crisp and refreshing, you just might find yourself craving this beverage on a hot summer's night.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 3 green tea bags
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 cups boiling water
• 2 cups sake, divided
• 4 stalks lemongrass, for garnish

Preparation

Combine fresh mint leaves, green tea bags, honey and boiling water.  Let steep for 5 minutes; remove tea bags.  Refrigerate until chilled (about 35 minutes).  Divide among 4 large ice-filled glasses. Add 1/2 cup sake to each glass. Garnish with a stalk of lemongrass.  Non-alcoholic variation: Omit the sake.