Tereré Fresco — Paraguay

Name: Tereré Fresco — Paraguay
Prep time: PT5M (plus 4hr cold brew)
Total time: PT5M (plus 4hr cold brew)
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 oz cold-brewed yerba mate (steep 2 tbsp in cold water for 4+ hours); 1 oz fresh lime juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup; 6 fresh mint leaves; 2 oz sparkling water; Ice cubes; Lime wheel and mint sprig, for garnish

A refreshing yerba mate cold brew with lime and mint inspired by Paraguay's national drink. Perfect for World Cup 2026.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 5 min (plus 4hr cold brew) | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

Tereré Fresco Paraguayan mocktail — green yerba mate cold brew with lime and mint

Ingredients

4 oz cold-brewed yerba mate (steep 2 tbsp in cold water for 4+ hours)
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
6 fresh mint leaves
2 oz sparkling water
Ice cubes
Lime wheel and mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions

Cold-brew yerba mate: add 2 tablespoons loose yerba mate to 4 oz cold water. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best). Strain.
In a tall glass, gently muddle the mint leaves with simple syrup.
Add the cold-brewed mate and lime juice. Stir to combine.
Fill with ice and top with sparkling water.
Garnish with a lime wheel and a fresh mint sprig.
Serve immediately — the earthy green color is beautiful.

Category: world-cup-2026

Tags: paraguay, world-cup, yerba-mate, lime, mint, green, cold-brew, south-american