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Fig & Pear Green Tea Lemonade Recipe

Fig & pear green tea lemonade combines chilled green tea with lemon juice and muddled fresh fruit for a jade-green, lightly sweet drink. Chill it so the fig-and-pear flavors meld, then serve cold over ice with mint.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
chilling 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Green tea base
  • 2 cup brewed green tea Brew and cool completely before mixing.
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup honey or simple syrup Use honey for floral sweetness or simple syrup for a neutral finish.
Muddled fruit and garnish
  • 2 ripe figs Muddle ripe, soft figs for easier release of flavor.
  • 1 ripe pear Thinly slice for quick infusion and easy sipping.
  • fresh mint leaves Stir in and garnish for a bright aroma.
  • ice For serving.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Brew and cool the green tea
  1. Brew the green tea, then cool it completely at room temperature before using.
  2. Set the cooled green tea aside so it reaches a drinkable chill level before mixing.
Muddle and mix the lemonade
  1. Muddle the ripe figs in the bottom of a pitcher until the pieces break down and release fragrance.
  2. Add the cooled green tea, fresh lemon juice, and honey or simple syrup to the pitcher, then stir to combine.
  3. Add the thinly sliced pear and fresh mint leaves, then gently stir so the fruit is evenly distributed.
Chill and serve
  1. Chill the pitcher for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  2. Serve over ice, garnished with extra mint leaves and additional pear slices.

Notes

Pro tip: use very ripe, soft figs so they muddle easily and infuse faster. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days; the fruit flavors keep developing slightly. Freezing isn’t recommended because the fruit texture and mint flavor can degrade. Dietary swap: use maple syrup instead of honey or simple syrup for a different sweetness profile (still keep it vegan if needed).