Matcha is everywhere – the Japanese tea powder is on everyone’s wishlist, whether they love it or hate it. Be it desserts, coffee, skincare, or even cocktails – matcha is literally everywhere. And to be very honest? We’re not complaining! Matcha, with its distinct earthy, ‘grassy’ flavor, isn’t just for your morning cup but also for your happy hour cravings. So, if you’re tired of the same old cup of matcha, here are 5 amazing matcha cocktails that you need to make ASAP!
Mimosas are a great way to start the day when you’re brunching with your pals, but what if we tell you to combine the goodness of a mimosa with matcha? A Matcha Mimosa is quite easy to make and requires just a few ingredients.
Whisk up matcha like you normally would, and keep it aside.
Take a flute glass, pour champagne and then slowly pour fresh orange juice and leave some room for matcha.
Then pour the matcha carefully and enjoy it with friends!
To make a delicious Matcha Mimosa, the key to doing so is using the freshest orange juice and the best-quality matcha. The champagne adds sparkle, the orange juice brings zest, and the matcha balances it all with its earthy depth.
Mojitos are a classic cocktail that perfectly capture the essence of endless summer parties. But this version adds a refreshing Japanese twist by blending in the distinct flavors of matcha.
First, make your simple syrup and make sure that the sugar completely dissolves in the syrup. Chop up lime into pieces and chop about 10 mint leaves.
Add mint leaves and one of the lime wedges into a cocktail shaker and muddle up mint leaves.
Then, add remaining lime wedges, simple syrup, add rum, and stir. Add ice and strain the mixture into a tall serving glass.
Top the mixture with club soda and garnish with mint and a lime wedge!
The cocktail hits all the right notes – zesty lime, refreshing mint, and the crisp taste of rum. It’s refreshing, rejuvenating, and gives you a subtle caffeine kick that you can't really resist. Matcha Mojito is a great alcoholic cocktail to make with matcha that we’re sure you’ll enjoy!
Also Read: Booze Slang From Across the Globe
Bee’s Knees is a popular Prohibition-era cocktail that is loved for its sweet, mellow flavors. But if you are in the mood to impress your date or your family members, you should add a matcha twist to it!
For this, you’ll first need to make matcha syrup – combine matcha, cane sugar, and water and bring to a boil. Then stir gently, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
After you make the matcha syrup, juice a lemon over a jigger.
Combine dry gin, matcha syrup, grapefruit bitters in a shaker and shake with ice.
Strain the mixture into a coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist – your Matcha Bee’s Knees is ready!
In the end, all you get is an elegant yet refreshing cocktail that combines the essence of gin botanicals with the herbaceous flavor of matcha. The honey softens the drink and the citrus cuts right through the bitter, earthy matcha. It’s a great conversation-starter and the perfect accompaniment to your plate of appetizers.
Out of all the matcha cocktails on our list, this one’s definitely the easiest. To make a Simple Matcha Highball, we recommend using Japanese whisky over other whiskies.
Simply combine Japanese whisky with a dash of matcha syrup.
Then top off the mixture with club soda and serve instantly.
The drink is unique in the sense that it combines two of Japan’s precious gems – its whisky and its matcha! And even in the drink, both work in harmony, complementing each other instead of overpowering each other.
A Simple Matcha Highball is best enjoyed on hot summer days and is ready within minutes, given you’ve prepared the matcha syrup beforehand. Time to say goodbye to other highballs, this drink is about to be your next favorite instant cocktail!
Also Read: Simply Glass Apart! Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew, A Thai Temple Made Of 1.5 Million Beer Bottles!
Bourbon and matcha seem like an odd match, but this cocktail redefines and presents you with a delicious, flavorful cocktail. It proves that opposites indeed attract – take bourbon and matcha for example! The Garden Party Matcha Old Fashioned is a refreshing take on the classic Old Fashioned with a dash of matcha.
To make this cocktail, add matcha syrup in an old fashioned glass.
Saturate the syrup with lavender bitters, and add a splash of water.
Then, add ice cubes to the glass – preferably a single, large ice cube instead of crushed or small pieces of ice.
Pour bourbon carefully, give it a gentle stir, and garnish with a plump cherry!
The result is a decadent, earthy, and bourbon-y drink that’s slightly sweet and slightly herbaceous in taste. It feels timeless yet refined, perfect for sipping at a chic garden party during sunset hours. If you’re a fan of slow sipping and enjoying complex flavors, we think you’ll fall in love with this one-of-a-kind matcha cocktail.
Matcha isn’t just a part of your morning routine anymore – it is here to make your afternoon brunches, evening sundowners, and night parties even more fun! Matcha is a powerhous of flavors, and even though many of you might hate it in its original form, matcha cocktails might even change your opinion. Be it the green-tinged Garden Party Old Fashioned or the refreshing Matcha Mojito, each of these matcha cocktails have a unique flair of their own. So, it’s time to grab that whisk, shake things up, and serve your drinks with a splash of matcha! Cheers to going green, the unsobered way!
