Rooibos Refresher
Rooibos tea, indigenous to the Cederberg Mountains, is used as the base note for a refreshing summer mocktail, incorporating flavours of lemongrass and lime.
Ingredients:
- 2 rooibos teabags 2 lemongrass stalks, split lengthways
- 1½ cups (375ml) boiling water
- small handful of fresh basil leaves
- 1 small lime, sliced
- 2 cups (500ml) ZARI Sparkling White
- ¼ cup (60ml) fresh orange juice ice, to serve
Place the rooibos teabags and lemongrass in a small bowl. Pour the boiling water into the bowl and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Remove the teabags from the bowl, then set aside to cool and infuse.
Remove the lemongrass stalks from the cooled tea. Pour the tea into a large jug and add the basil leaves and lime slices.
Top up with ZARI and orange juice. Stir gently, add ice.
Servings: 4-5
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