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
- ¼ 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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Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
July 24, 2014 at 3:47 PMThis sounds so refreshing! It is so hot at the moment, so something like this is much needed.
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:34 PMThanks Dannii!
cheri says
July 24, 2014 at 4:22 PMLove 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.
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:34 PMThis is perfect then Cheri as it’s super healthy too!!
Jill says
July 24, 2014 at 6:49 PMLove the idea of using green tea as a base. Iced tea meets fruit punch!
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:33 PMThanks Jill!
Marisa Bergamasco says
July 24, 2014 at 7:01 PMI 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
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:33 PMAwww I hope you are safely bundled up for winner Marisa!! Yes you should totally make this in summer ! Hugs :*
Arpita@ TheGastronomicBong says
July 24, 2014 at 7:30 PMAhh! Delicious!! What a Refreshing drink!!! It is getting so hot here.. this is what I need ..right now…
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:32 PMThanks and girl do it!!
Tash says
July 24, 2014 at 11:40 PMOoo..herbal tea with a twist! This looks like an ultimate infusion! I have never thought about it before!
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:32 PMHehe thanks and hope you try this!
Katerina says
July 25, 2014 at 3:18 AMPerfect beverage for the summer!
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:31 PMThanks Katrina!
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:32 PMSorry for typo Katerina*
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
July 25, 2014 at 5:30 PMThis sounds so refreshing and healthy, Ami. You’re definitely inspiring me to go and make some sort of refreshing drink!
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:31 PMThanks Helen!!
Daniela says
July 25, 2014 at 8:50 PMThis sounds so elegant and refreshing.
Summer at it’s best!
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:30 PMThanks!!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
July 25, 2014 at 11:53 PMThis looks the perfect summertime beverage. Delicious, fruity and refreshing. Hard to beat that!
naivecookcooks says
July 27, 2014 at 1:46 AMThanks Cindy!!
Muna Kenny says
July 26, 2014 at 6:46 AMI’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!
naivecookcooks says
July 27, 2014 at 1:45 AMThanks!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
July 27, 2014 at 1:44 AMGreat 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.
naivecookcooks says
July 27, 2014 at 1:45 AMThanks a bunch Michelle!!
Angie (@angiesrecipess) says
July 27, 2014 at 5:42 AMJuice made with green tea and watermelon…that sounds heavenly! I would probably make an extra jug to make some pops :-))
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:29 PMOhh this is a crazy good idea!!
Young Wifey says
July 27, 2014 at 1:23 PMLooks delicious!
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:29 PMThanks!
Ambar says
July 27, 2014 at 6:18 PMI have such a great feeling about this recipe! Cant wait to try it!
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:29 PMThanks Ambar!! Let me know if you need any help.
Allison says
July 28, 2014 at 7:00 AMGreen tea has such a fantastic flavour when iced. Mmm paired with grapes and watermelon, this would be so refreshing for these muggy days.
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:29 PMAllison it indeed is!! I love warm or cold green tea and paired with these juices it does gets fancy!!
Mike@TheIronYou says
July 28, 2014 at 9:55 AMI’m addicted to green tea so this is quite the perfect summer drink for me. Can’t wait to try it!
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:28 PMMike do try this!
Laura @ Raise Your Garden says
July 28, 2014 at 12:26 PMWhat 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 =)
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:27 PMHehe Laura make this and enjoy it by the pool!!;)
Liz@Virtually Homemade says
July 28, 2014 at 3:15 PMThis punch looks amazing. I love adding fresh mint to everything!
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:25 PMMe too Liz. Fresh mint makes everything so refreshing.
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
July 28, 2014 at 4:04 PMWhat a beautiful drink! I should mix fruit and green tea more often.
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:24 PMYes you should!! Thanks Daniela!
Lauren says
July 28, 2014 at 4:04 PMNow THIS is a party in a glass! It sounds refreshing as well! Yum!
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:24 PMThanks Lauren!!
Kelly says
July 29, 2014 at 2:17 PMThis is such a pretty drink! Love that there’s green tea in here too – looks so refreshing and perfect for summer 🙂
naivecookcooks says
July 30, 2014 at 5:22 PMThanks Kelly!
kristie / birchandwild.com says
July 31, 2014 at 11:30 PMThis looks so refreshing a delicious! To books and punch!