Best Easy Herbal Jelly Drink Recipe

Cooling herbal jelly drink with grass jelly and sweet syrup is a refreshing summer beverage. A family treat with fresh, herbal flavor.

Cook 10 min Difficulty EASY 170 kcal
#vegetarian #diabetic friendly #mediterranean
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • grass jelly (canned or prepared) 20 oz
  • ice cubes 2 cups
  • water 2 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
  • simple syrup 6 tbsp
  • honey 2 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 38 g 89%
Protein 1 g 2%
Fat 1 g 9%
Serving size 300g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Cut the grass jelly into small cubes, about 1/2 inch, to ensure even texture throughout the drink.

  2. 2

    In a pitcher, combine the grass jelly cubes with 2 cups of cold water and gently stir to mix without breaking up the jelly.

  3. 3

    Add the simple syrup and honey, mixing thoroughly to dissolve the sweeteners. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

  4. 4

    Add 2 cups of ice cubes just before serving to keep the drink chilled and refreshing.

  5. 5

    Pour the mixture into glasses, making sure each serving has plenty of grass jelly cubes, and serve immediately for the best cooling effect.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this herbal jelly drink recipe?
The star ingredient is grass jelly, which provides the signature herbal flavor, a lightly bittersweet taste, and a unique, cooling texture that defines this summer beverage.
Q. How can I best balance the flavor with the syrup and honey?
Mix the simple syrup and honey with the grass jelly only after adding water, so the flavors disperse evenly. Taste and adjust sweetness before adding ice, as cold temperature can mute sweetness perception.
Q. How do I keep the grass jelly cubes from breaking apart?
Gently stir the drink and avoid overmixing after adding grass jelly. Cut the jelly into uniform cubes and add them last before ice to preserve their shape and smooth texture.
Q. How many calories and carbs are in each serving?
Each 300g serving contains roughly 170 kcal, with about 38g of carbohydrates, contributing to approximately 89% of calories per serving.
Q. Is this herbal jelly drink suitable for a vegetarian or Mediterranean diet?
Yes, all the ingredients—grass jelly, sweeteners, honey, and ice—are plant-based and align well with vegetarian and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
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