Matcha is a green tea that originated in Japan. The Japanese beverage is gradually spreading to other parts of the world. In recent years, matcha has experienced a global resurgence in popularity. Its unique flavour and green colour have also seeped into various cocktail recipes around the world, be it at the bar or at home. Everyone has caught up to the matcha trend and is using it in whatever dish they are making. Cocktails are a part of this trend as well. If you want to try new cocktail recipes to impress everyone, here is a list of 5 matcha cocktails which you can serve at the Christmas parties or the New Year parties as well. Take a look!
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Matchatini
The matchatini is a traditional version of the straightforward vodka martini, bright, earthy, and moss green. It is made with Japanese vodka with equal parts fresh lime juice and matcha syrup. It is recommended to use a Japanese vodka for this cocktail. The rich, earthy flavour of matcha complements the almost botanical qualities of this fairly complex vodka distillate. Vegetal and grassy with a sweet, nutty flavour, the syrup has a hint of bitterness and a savoury, umami profile. Fresh lime juice delivers an acidic balance and adds brightness to the drink.
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Matcha Old-Fashioned
With a fine mix of control and chaos, this matcha cocktail is created in the same way, the traditional Japanese ritual is followed while creating matcha for ceremonial occasions in Japan. The recipe, which calls for whisky, matcha powder, coconut water, and white crème de cacao, resembles the concoction of a chocolate-infused, creamy matcha latte. The cocktail has several layers of flavour and deeper meanings. Because the matcha gets whisked with hot coconut water, the cocktail is slightly warmer than is customary, allowing for the vivid grassy aromatics of the tea to burst from the glass. With each sip, the flavour of the drink alters as it dilutes over a dazzling cube of diamond-cut ice.
Matcha Highball
This matcha highball revives the traditional Japanese cocktail with freshness and originality by fusing the roundness of whisky with the subtle bitterness of matcha. It takes only a few minutes to create this matcha cocktail and is light, effervescent, and wonderfully balanced. It offers a pleasing combination of floral flavours, malty sweetness, and gentle effervescence. Apparently, it's not too overpowering, just a tiny hint of matcha. Therefore, it should be rather easy to drink even if you're not a huge fan of green tea. Sounds like a fun, modern drink that you can drink when you aren’t in the mood at all.
Matcha Hot Toddy
Looking for a comforting cocktail on a cold winter's night? Try this warm hot toddy made with matcha. This easy-to-make and even easier-to-drink cocktail is made with a combination of honey, lemon, matcha powder and your preferred whisky. This season, a warm, aromatic drink can be exactly what you need to stay warm. Hot toddies are warm and uncomplicated cocktails excellent for the winter, often made with tea, lemon, honey and whisky. Just keep in mind that personal preference is the key to creating the perfect matcha hot toddy.
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Matcharita
Looking for a low-calorie cocktail? Matcharita is your solution! Pour this matcha margarita over fresh ice in a chilled glass. Savour it with a lime garnish. It's preferable to serve this cocktail right away. However, if creating this matcha cocktail ahead of time, combine all the ingredients with the exception of the ice so that it doesn’t become watered down. Vibrant, bright, and spicy. At first sip, you get that usual margarita taste, and then the aftertaste is sweet and slightly earthy. It tastes great. It’s all about the balance. You might as well be a mixologist when you pair that practically healthful green tea with a rim of salt.