Description
Cool Thai-inspired refreshment blends aromatic tea with zesty lime, creating a perfectly balanced summer sipper. Creamy sweetness meets tangy brightness in this irresistible drink you’ll crave on hot afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) iced Thai tea
- ½ cup (120 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) lime juice
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sweetened condensed milk
Spices and Aromatics:
- 2 star anise pods
- 2 whole cardamom pods
- 2 whole cloves
Lemongrass Simple Syrup (Optional):
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sliced lemongrass stalks
Instructions
- Brew the Thai tea following package guidelines, ensuring a robust and flavorful extraction. Allow the tea to cool completely to room temperature.
- Crush ice cubes into a tall glass, creating a frosty foundation for the beverage.
- Gently pour the cooled Thai tea over the crushed ice, creating a rich amber base.
- Incorporate creamy coconut milk, introducing a silky texture and tropical essence.
- Drizzle sweetened condensed milk, providing a luxurious and velvety sweetness.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice, adding a bright and zesty citrus element to the drink.
- Thoroughly mix the ingredients using a long spoon, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors.
- For an elevated experience, infuse the mixture with warming spices: star anise, cardamom, and whole cloves.
- Create a fragrant lemongrass simple syrup by combining sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once sugar dissolves, remove from heat and introduce sliced lemongrass stalks.
- Cover and let the syrup steep for 30 minutes, allowing the lemongrass to impart its delicate aroma.
- Strain the lemongrass from the syrup, leaving a pure, aromatic liquid.
- Customize the limeade’s sweetness by adding lemongrass syrup incrementally, tasting and adjusting to personal preference.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or lemongrass stalk for a sophisticated presentation.
Notes
- Elevate the flavor profile by infusing the drink with warm, aromatic spices like star anise, cardamom, and cloves for a complex, sophisticated taste.
- Create a homemade lemongrass simple syrup to add depth and a subtle citrusy-herbal note that transforms the basic limeade into an extraordinary beverage.
- Adjust the sweetness gradually by adding lemongrass syrup in small increments, allowing you to customize the drink to your personal preference.
- Ensure the Thai tea is completely cooled before mixing to maintain the perfect temperature and prevent dilution of the rich, creamy flavors.
- Strain out whole spices and lemongrass to keep the texture smooth and prevent any unexpected chewy bits in your refreshing drink.
- Serve in a tall glass filled with ice to create a visually appealing and perfectly chilled summer beverage that’s both Instagram-worthy and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg