This non-alcoholic drink is bitter-sweet, citrusy, bubbly, and easy on the stomach. It can also be made with rooibos tea instead of yerba maté, and orange juice in place of grapefruit.
This recipe was originally published in the November 2025 issue of alive magazine.
Citrus Maté Fizz
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) loose leaf yerba maté
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) sliced fresh mint
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sliced gingerroot
- 1 grapefruit
- Club soda
Directions
01
In heat-proof bowl, place yerba maté, sugar, mint, and ginger. Add 3 cups (750 mL) steamed water and stir to dissolve sugar. Let mixture steep for 1 hour or more. Strain mixture to remove solids. Squeeze juice of grapefruit into maté mixture. Chill mixture for 2 hours or more.
02
For individual drinks, place a couple of ice cubes in glass and fill halfway with maté mixture. Fill rest of glass with club soda.
Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD, is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).
