Matcha-Mint Sparkler
A refreshing blend of matcha green tea and muddled mint, brightened with fresh lime juice and topped with sparkling water. This elegant beverage offers the perfect balance of earthy tea flavors and cooling mint.
Ingredients
- •2 whole limes, divided
- •2 tablespoons sugar
- •3 tablespoons mint leaves, divided
- •2 teaspoons matcha (green tea powder)
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Slice 1 lime in half, then slice 2 wedges from 1 half and reserve for garnish. Juice remaining 1 1/2 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.
8 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, pour 1/2 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.
5 min