Tips for a better mix
- Brew tea to the packet instructions, then cool completely before measuring; over-steeping can make it harsh.
- Add the carbonated mixer after shaking; never shake a sealed shaker containing fizz.
OPC ORIGINALS
Green Tea & Cucumber Cooler
Light green tea with cooling cucumber. · 5 minutes · Highball
An OPC editorial recipe built around light green tea with cooling cucumber. Make it your own, then share the people, place or moment behind your version.
In the glass
Ingredients for 1 drink · Ice as needed
- 90 ml brewed green tea, cooled
- 3 cucumber slices
- 20 ml fresh lime juice
- 15 ml sugar syrup
- 40 ml soda water
- Ice, for mixing and serving
- Cucumber ribbon, to garnish
Quantities are scaled from the recipe’s submitted serving count. Ice, unmeasured pinches and garnishes are as needed. For several cocktails, mix in shaker-sized batches.
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THE METHOD
Make it, one step at a time.
- 1
Gently press the listed cucumber or herbs in a shaker. Add the non-carbonated liquid ingredients.
- 2
Add ice and shake briefly until cold. Strain into a highball filled with fresh ice.
- 3
Top with the listed soda water and stir gently. Garnish with cucumber ribbon.
BARTENDER’S NOTES & SWAPS
A little help from the OPC bar.
Optional pointers for making it your own while keeping the spirit of the recipe.
Make it your own
- For a brighter finish, add a little more fresh citrus, tasting in small increments.
- For a lighter serve, pour into a taller glass over ice and add a small splash of soda water.
YOUR TURN