Kawakawa Spritzer

Kawakawa Spritzer

Description

This is a refreshing beverage during the summer months. While it is fizzy it has a lot less sugar than normal soft drinks and has a spearmint taste. It is also a quick delicious non alcoholic option to have available when you have whanau and friends over the summer. 

Summary

Yield
Servings
Source

Nga Wahine Atawhai o Matukutureia Recipe Book MWWL

Prep time5 minutes

Ingredients

1 1⁄4Litresoda water
1Cupboiling water
1Tablespoon (Metric)manuka honey
1⁄2Teaspoon (Metric)dried kawakawa
1 lemon
2Cupice

Instructions

1. Mix dried kawakawa boiling water and manuka honey together in a cup. Infuse and allow to cool down

2.Pour into glass jug fill with ice and top up with soda water serve with slices of lemon and fresh kawakawa leaves (optional) 

Notes

To dry kawa kawa leaves quickly: Wash and pat Kawakawa leaves dry. Place inside a folded Paper kitchen towel and microwave for 30-40 seconds on high. Unwrap and let cool. Leaves can be stored in an airtight container for further use.