New York’s Viral Matchatini, How To Sip The Tea Cocktail At Home This Weekend

By Rajlakshmi

December 13, 2025

Over the last decade, the popularity of matcha has skyrocketed but have you ever considered putting it in a cocktail? The Matchatini is a modern take on the classic espresso martini cocktail. It is creamier and a healthy option for you, especially when you’re not looking for the caffeine crashout during New Year’s Eve.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon of matcha powder 50ml of white chocolate liqueur 25ml of vodka 10ml of dry vermouth Ice to serve

Step 1

In a cocktail shaker, add in some ice.

Step 2

Add the matcha powder and chocolate liqueur.

Step 3

Give it a shake. Add the vodka and vermouth

Step 4

Add more ice. Give it a few good shakes.

Step 5

Strain into a martini glass. Serve matchatini for your NYE parties.