Strawberry Cucumber Tea Highball Mocktail

Ingredients

• 2 thin cucumber slices
• 1 strawberry, hulled and sliced
• 1 orange slice
• 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 ounce simple syrup
• 1/2 cup strong brewed black tea, chilled
• 4 ounces ginger ale, chilled
• Ice
• Lemon twist, for garnish

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker or sturdy jar, gently muddle the cucumber, strawberry, and orange slice with the lemon juice and simple syrup until the fruit is juicy but not pulverized.
2. Add the chilled black tea and a handful of ice. Shake for about ten seconds, just long enough to chill and blend the flavors.
3. Fill a highball glass with fresh ice. Strain the tea mixture into the glass, top with ginger ale, and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve right away while the bubbles are lively.