A bright and refreshing iced drink combining tropical fruit purée, fresh lemon juice, cold green tea, and white grape juice for a balanced citrus flavor.
Tropical Citrus Refresher
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- 1 ½ fl oz (45.0 ml)tropical fruit purée
- 1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
- 6.0 fl oz (180.0 ml)cold green tea
- 2.0 fl oz (60.0 ml)white grape juice
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice
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Instructions
- Add tropical fruit purée, fresh lemon juice, cold green tea, and white grape juice to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 10 seconds to combine and chill.
- Pour into a 16 oz glass and serve immediately over ice.
Tips
- Use freshly brewed green tea chilled overnight for best flavor. You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a slightly different citrus note.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make tropical citrus refresher?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make tropical citrus refresher ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, for up to 2 days; add fresh ice just before serving.
Is this drink vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as syrups, sauces and toppings are labeled vegan.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~77 cal · 0g fat · 20g carbs · 1g protein · 15g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 77 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 15 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 10 min·0.5 mi·~1000 steps
- Moderate cycling 8 min·1.6 mi
- Swimming laps 11 min
- Jogging 8 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
- Stair climbing 7 min·~650 steps
- Dancing 13 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 8 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 18 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.














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