This Punch!!
You might think that I say this a lot but this green tea punch – I am telling you, you want to keep inhaling it. That’s what I was doing last night. The inspiration for this punch was in my head for quite some time. I don’t remember where but I remember reading the word punch somewhere. Punch led me to think of a party where my aunt made a fruit punch and I remember her refilling the bowl often as everyone totally loved having a punch in their hands!! That was sort of my first punch ever after a looong time and I loved it for its refreshing flavours and yes it had tons of soda too which I can drink anytime. Ohh and if I come to your place, please always always offer me black soda!! Ahem.
I know jerry finds it weird but I have a thing for black colored sodas. I just love them!!
While doing some research for punch, I realized it’s originally a mix of fruit juices, fruits, spices, lemon, sugar and water but with times recipe has been modified and adapted to individuals needs. Remember those punches you would drink during college years?? Made with the cheapest ingredients and not to mention tons of cheap booze!!
So fellas punch days are here again but this time, this is a no guilt punch trip we are taking and hopefully we can tag on to this for sometime too!!
Made with fresh watermelon juice, fresh green grape juice and green tea & mint honey syrup – this drink not only keeps you cool but makes you feel good about yourself too!! Talking about cutting back on refined sugars – do it !!
On another note I have been enjoying reading Ayn Rand again. Truth be told I was in love with her writing since I read fountainhead but sadly that was the only book from this author I read and now after almost 5 years, I got my hands on another of her classics “We the living”. It’s addicting and it has been coming in the way of my work!! Totally not fair.
I miss those old good days of summer vacations where I would spend whole day just reading. Gosh, growing up sucks sometimes.
I think today I am going to do it.
This drink and this book!!! Bliss.
- 2 cups green seedless grapes, juiced
- 6 cups watermelon chunks, juiced
- 3 cups water
- 10-15 fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 good green tea bags
- Lots of ice
- Juice of 1-2 lemons/limes
- Juice green grapes and strain. Similarly, juice watermelon and strain. Keep aside.
- Now in a pot, bring water to boil. Once boiled, turn off the heat and to it add mint leaves, green tea bags and honey. Stir and let it sit covered for 20-30 mins.
- Now mix both juices, green tea flavored water . Add lime/ lemon juice. Stir and let it chill for 4-6 hours covered.
- Serve chilled over ice.
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This sounds so refreshing! It is so hot at the moment, so something like this is much needed.
Thanks Dannii!
Love this, it’s perfect for summer. Last time I went to the doctor he told me to stop drinking so much water and to drink juice and other types of liquids.
This is perfect then Cheri as it’s super healthy too!!
Love the idea of using green tea as a base. Iced tea meets fruit punch!
Thanks Jill!
I will keep it in mind for next summer! Winter is turning very rough these days here. Love the flavours and colors. And certainly, the pictures!! Hugs! Marisa
Awww I hope you are safely bundled up for winner Marisa!! Yes you should totally make this in summer ! Hugs :*
Ahh! Delicious!! What a Refreshing drink!!! It is getting so hot here.. this is what I need ..right now…
Thanks and girl do it!!
Ooo..herbal tea with a twist! This looks like an ultimate infusion! I have never thought about it before!
Hehe thanks and hope you try this!
Perfect beverage for the summer!
Thanks Katrina!
Sorry for typo Katerina*
This sounds so refreshing and healthy, Ami. You’re definitely inspiring me to go and make some sort of refreshing drink!
Thanks Helen!!
This sounds so elegant and refreshing.
Summer at it’s best!
Thanks!!
This looks the perfect summertime beverage. Delicious, fruity and refreshing. Hard to beat that!
Thanks Cindy!!
I’d like to have a glass please
… I love refreshing drinks like yours, specially in summer, it can get boiling hot here in the middle east!
Thanks!
Great idea 🙂 I’m not a big fruit juice fan on its own, but love it with a ton of veggie juice mixed in. Adding a splash to green tea is a great way to enjoy a not-too-sweet bev. Refreshing! Pinning.
Thanks a bunch Michelle!!
Juice made with green tea and watermelon…that sounds heavenly! I would probably make an extra jug to make some pops :-))
Ohh this is a crazy good idea!!
Looks delicious!
Thanks!
I have such a great feeling about this recipe! Cant wait to try it!
Thanks Ambar!! Let me know if you need any help.
Green tea has such a fantastic flavour when iced. Mmm paired with grapes and watermelon, this would be so refreshing for these muggy days.
Allison it indeed is!! I love warm or cold green tea and paired with these juices it does gets fancy!!
I’m addicted to green tea so this is quite the perfect summer drink for me. Can’t wait to try it!
Mike do try this!
What a popping drink! It packs a lot of punch, quite literally. I love the grape and watermelon combo, not to mention the addition of mint & green tea. This is healthy too? I think!! Just imagining myself kicking back by the pool (okay, blow up pool) sipping this =)
Hehe Laura make this and enjoy it by the pool!!;)
This punch looks amazing. I love adding fresh mint to everything!
Me too Liz. Fresh mint makes everything so refreshing.
What a beautiful drink! I should mix fruit and green tea more often.
Yes you should!! Thanks Daniela!
Now THIS is a party in a glass! It sounds refreshing as well! Yum!
Thanks Lauren!!
This is such a pretty drink! Love that there’s green tea in here too – looks so refreshing and perfect for summer 🙂
Thanks Kelly!
This looks so refreshing a delicious! To books and punch!