I first started playing around with cherry blossoms when we lived in Washington, D.C. The U.S. capital is known for its swoon-worthy cherry blossom trees around the Tidal Basin and across the city. What better way to celebrate than with a Cherry Blossom Green Tea Spritz?

While almost every bar offers a “cherry blossom” cocktail, only a handful actually use cherry blossoms in their concoctions. Instead, they use the much easier-to-source cherries and cherry liquor to make their drinks.

Cherry Blossom Green Tea Spritz- Cherry Blossom cocktail recipe

I’ve done a lot of digging to find a cherry blossom liquor, cherry blossom syrup, and even salt-preserved cherry blossoms.

Each has been used to create a cocktail, but this green tea spritz is the easiest way to infuse a little sakura into your springtime.

My Cherry Blossom Green Tea Spritz is the kind of drink that feels like you should be sipping it in a garden surrounded by fluttering petals. It’s light with a very subtle flavor, and just enough green tea to give it an earthy backbone.

By using this Cherry Blossom Green Tea to make the simple syrup you get the subtle floral sweetness of the cherry blossoms, without all of the hassle of tracking down cherry blossoms.

Thanks to this tea combo, all you need is a little Prosecco and soda water to mix up something bubbly and bright.

Flavor Notes

Delicate floral from the cherry blossom
Earthy undertones from the green tea
Effervescent and crisp thanks to Prosecco and soda
Subtly sweet, not overpowering

How to make a cherry blossom green tea simple syrup

Mix equal parts water and sugar into a sauce pan and bring to a slow boil, stirring regularly until the sugar has dissolved.
Take the pot off the stove and allow the simple syrup to cool to about 160 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s important to allow the liquid to cool so that it doesn’t burn the delicate green tea leaves.
Steep the leaves for about 2-4 minutes or until your desired strength.
Allow to the tea syrup to cool to room temperature before putting it into a mason jar.
Save the syrup in the refrigerator for about a week. You can also pop it in the freezer for a few months.

Grab the complete Cherry Blossom Green Tea Simple Syrup Recipe.

This spritz feels like the start of a new season—gentle, lovely, and full of possibility. One sip and you’ll understand why I always keep a jar of cherry blossoms in my pantry.