Elevate your Summer Drinks: Saicho Sparkling Tea Adds a Twist to Summer Cocktails

As the temperature rises and summer unfolds, there is no better way to enjoy sunny days than with a delicious and refreshing drink. Whether you prefer cocktails with or without alcohol, Saicho Sparkling Tea adds depth and complexity to any cocktail, creating unique and sophisticated options for every palate.

Indulge in unforgettable moments this season with refreshing sparkling tea cocktails. Perfect for elevating your summer celebrations, these drinks offer a delightful twist on classic cocktails:

Sparkling Tea Spritz

Ingredients

50ml Everleaf Forest

100ml Saicho Darjeeling

Glass & Garnish

Serve in a large wine glass
Garnish with a slice of orange

Method

Build all ingredients over cubed or hand-cracked ice in a wine glass.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a slice of orange.

The Sparkling Tea Spritz is a non-alcoholic twist to the classic summer spritz. Simple yet elegant, a sparkling tea spritz is perfect to enjoy for a warm sunny afternoon. Refreshingly complex, the citrus and muscatel notes of Saicho Darjeeling sparkling tea complements the complex botanical flavors of Everleaf Forest. 

Saicho Highball

Ingredients

35ml Japanese blended whisky

50ml Ginger ale

100ml Saicho Hojicha

Glass & Garnish

Serve in a highball
Garnish with a lemon peel horse's neck

Method

Build all ingredients over a big ice spear or large ice cubes in a highball glass.
Stir gently to combine.
Using a vegetable peeler, peel a very long strip of lemon peel.
Coil the lemon peel from the bottom to the top of the glass around the ice.
Serve.

Highballs are perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day, and the Saicho Highball is a sophisticated take on a classic highball cocktail. The nutty, roasted notes of Saicho Hojicha sparkling tea blend beautifully with the smooth Japanese whisky and spicy ginger ale. 

Hong Kobbler

Ingredients

35ml Oloroso sherry

1 lemon wedge

1 orange wedge

1 pineapple wedge

10ml Pimento dram

10ml 1:1 sugar syrup

50ml Saicho Jasmine

Glass & Garnish

Serve in a highball

Garnish with a pineapple slice, orange wedge and lemon wedge

Method

Add the pineapple, lemon and orange to a cocktail shaker and crush with a spoon or muddler or release the juices. Add the sherry and pimento dram, shake and strain over crushed ice in a highball. Top with the Saicho Jasmine, stir to combine, add more crushed ice and garnish.

Hong Kobbler is a bright, tropical cocktail that perfectly marries the vibrant tang of fresh lemon, orange, and pineapple with the fruity, floral notes of Saicho Jasmine sparkling tea. The addition of pimento dram adds a warm, spiced depth to this refreshing serve. Serve it in a highball glass over crushed ice, garnished with a pineapple slice, orange wedge, and lemon wedge for a refreshing, tropical delight perfect for any occasion.

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Sparkling tea cocktails offer an innovative twist on your favourite summer cocktails. Whether you prefer your cocktails with or without alcohol, adding Saicho Sparkling Tea brings an elegant twist to your summer gatherings. For more sparkling tea cocktail suggestions, visit our Cocktails  page!