Iced Lemongrass Limeade
Cold-brewed lemongrass tea blended with fresh lime and mint over ice—a crisp, caffeine-free cooler that tastes like a tropical afternoon.
This iced cooler turns lemongrass tea into the ultimate hot-weather refresher. Cold-brewing draws out the clean, citrusy aroma of lemongrass with none of the bitterness, giving a smooth, naturally sweet base for a tropical limeade.
Fresh lime juice amplifies the lemongrass's citrus character, while a handful of mint adds a cool, herbaceous lift. Because lemongrass is caffeine-free, this is a drink the whole family can enjoy all afternoon long.
Cold-brewing overnight is worth the wait—hot-brewed tea poured over ice tends to taste flat and dilute, while slow cold extraction keeps the aroma vivid and the flavor rounded. A touch of honey or agave balances the lime's tartness.
Serve it tall over plenty of ice with lime wheels and mint sprigs. It is bright, hydrating, and endlessly refreshing—perfect for a warm day on the porch or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp dried lemongrass (or 3 lemongrass tea bags)
- 4 cups cold water
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp honey or agave
- Handful of fresh mint leaves
- Lime wheels, to garnish
- Ice cubes
How to make it
- 1Cold-brew: place the lemongrass in a jar or pitcher, add the cold water, cover, and refrigerate 8–12 hours.
- 2Strain out the lemongrass through a fine sieve, pressing gently to extract flavor.
- 3Stir in the lime juice and honey or agave until dissolved.
- 4Lightly muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of each glass.
- 5Fill the glasses with ice, pour over the lemongrass limeade, and garnish with lime wheels and mint sprigs.
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