Vibrant Matcha Martini Blend (Printer View)

Smooth blend of earthy matcha, vodka, and cream with light sweetness and frothy texture for an elegant drink.

# What you'll need:

→ Spirits

01 - 1.5 fl oz vodka

→ Dairy

02 - 1 fl oz heavy cream or dairy-free alternative

→ Flavorings

03 - 1 tsp matcha powder
04 - 0.5 fl oz simple syrup, adjust to taste

→ Ice & Garnish

05 - Ice cubes
06 - Matcha powder or white chocolate shavings, optional for garnish

# Method:

01 - Sift matcha powder into a cocktail shaker to remove lumps.
02 - Add vodka, heavy cream, simple syrup, and a handful of ice into the shaker.
03 - Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until well chilled and frothy.
04 - Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
05 - Dust with matcha powder or white chocolate shavings if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like something sophisticated arrived in your kitchen, even though it takes five minutes.
  • The matcha gives you a gentle energy buzz that feels more civilized than coffee at cocktail hour.
  • It's the kind of drink that makes people ask for the recipe, not because it's complicated, but because it's genuinely delicious.
02 -
  • Double-strain if you want absolute silkiness; strain through your cocktail strainer first, then through a fine sieve, and the drink becomes noticeably smoother.
  • Don't skip sifting the matcha or you'll be chewing your cocktail, which defeats the entire elegant purpose.
03 -
  • A tiny pinch of salt in the simple syrup balances the earthiness of matcha and makes people taste something they can't quite identify, which feels like magic.
  • If you don't have simple syrup, dissolve a teaspoon of sugar directly in the matcha with a tiny splash of hot water before adding the cold ingredients, and you'll avoid any grittiness.
Return