Terere de Naranja y Menta

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the mint leaves and squeeze the orange and lime juice if not already prepared. Set aside the orange slices and extra mint for serving.

2. 2

   Place the yerba mate in a jug or large measuring cup. Pour in the cold water and stir well for 20 to 30 seconds to start the infusion. Let it stand for 3 minutes; this short steep keeps the drink fresh and not overly bitter.

3. 3

   Strain the mate infusion through a fine sieve into a serving jug, pressing lightly on the yerba to extract the liquid without forcing through too much sediment.

4. 4

   Add the orange juice, lime juice, and mint leaves to the strained infusion. Gently bruise the mint with the back of a spoon or muddler to release aroma, then stir. Taste and add a little more cold water only if you want a lighter flavor.

5. 5

   Fill 2 glasses with the ice cubes, then pour over the terere. Garnish each glass with orange slices and extra mint sprigs. Serve immediately while very cold.

Nutrition per serving

Notes

• •For a cleaner drink, chill the water beforehand so the ice melts more slowly.
• •If you prefer a more traditional bitter mate profile, reduce the orange juice to 120 ml.
• •Rub the mint lightly between your fingers before adding it; crushing too hard can make it taste grassy.
• •A stainless-steel tea strainer or fine mesh sieve works best for keeping the infusion smooth.

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