Matcha Mojito
mylifeinbalancegroup.com/matcha-mojito/Matcha and mint: the perfect, elegant summer cocktail pairing. Simple to make, even simpler to drink. Matcha simple syrup makes enough for about 2 drinks.
Recipe Makes (Approximate): serving
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ teaspoon culinary-grade matcha
- 5 mint leaves
- 2 ounces good white rum
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1.5 - 2 ounces matcha simple syrup (, depending on how strong a matcha flavor or sweetness you like)
- 1 cup club soda
- mint leaves (for garnish)
- green tea bag tags (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- To make the matcha simple syrup:
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and whisk til totally dissolved. Remove from heat. Spoon matcha into a small bowl and pour a little simple syrup into the bowl to make a paste, whisking vigorously until totally smooth. Pour in remaining simple syrup and whisk until smooth. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate until cool and ready to use.
- To make matcha mojito:
- Tear mint leaves and place in the bottom of a tall glass. Muddle mint leaves with a muddler or back of a spoon. Add rum, vodka, and matcha simple syrup and stir to combine. Add a couple handfuls of ice, up to about 2/3 of the glass. Top with club soda.
Recipe Notes
Garnish with mint leaves and/or green tea bag tags.
Nutrition Information (Approximate)
Serving Size: 1gCalories: 762calProtein: 51gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 57mgTotal Carbs: 68gFiber: 1gSugar: 67gNet Carbs: 67gVitamin A: 5274IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 18mg
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