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Matcha-Mint Sparkler

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks

Matcha in the morning, matcha at night, matcha all through the day! This lime-mint-matcha combo is a great morning or afternoon pick-me-up, or add a splash of rum for a bright and refreshing cocktail.

Cooks' Note

Matcha is available at Japanese markets and online.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 2

Ingredients

2 limes, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons mint leaves, divided
2 teaspoons matcha (green tea powder)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Slice 1 lime in half, then slice 2 wedges from 1 half and reserve for garnish. Juice remaining 1½ limes to yield 2 Tbsp. juice. Combine lime juice, sugar, and 2 Tbsp. mint leaves in a measuring cup or cocktail shaker. Muddle mint with the back of a spoon. Let sit 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, pour ½ cup water into a small bowl. Sift matcha through a fine-mesh sieve into water and whisk until smooth. Whisk matcha into mint mixture, then divide between 2 glasses filled with ice. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with lime wedges and remaining 1 Tbsp. mint.

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