Green Tea Done Differently

Sparkling Zen (Maggie loves fancy water)

Awhile back, A and I were in the liquor store stocking up on wine and I saw a sign for Zen Green Tea Liqueur that said "Newly in stock." It's new! And I really like green tea, so I picked up a bottle. I think it was about 30 bucks, and I immediately made a drink when we got home.

The bottle suggests making a Zentonic* with tonic water and the liqueur. I don't do tonic water, so I've been drinking it with sparkling water. That might sound boring. But, oh, friends. The liqueur is sweet, but not cloying. It also has a nice herbal taste, but again, not too much. It's a perfect balance. It's also a nice, subtle shade of green, like a grown up apple pucker but none of the shame. A friend decided to make a Saketini* with this liqueur and sake. If you like sake, try this out. It was fantastic.

Drink friends (that's home-grown basil in those glasses!)

*These beverage names need some help. Zentonic? Saketini? Or, you could be like A and mix a shot with white tequila and call it The Samurai. Not recommended. At all.