Matcha Martini Cocktail (Printable)

Vibrant, creamy cocktail blending earthy matcha with smooth vodka and cream, lightly sweetened.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spirits

01 - 1.5 oz vodka

→ Dairy

02 - 1 oz heavy cream or dairy-free alternative

→ Flavorings

03 - 1 tsp matcha powder
04 - 0.5 oz simple syrup or to taste

→ Ice & Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Sift matcha powder in cocktail shaker to eliminate lumps
02 - Pour vodka, cream, simple syrup and generous ice into shaker
03 - Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until frothy and well-chilled
04 - Strain into chilled martini glass
05 - Dust with matcha powder or white chocolate shavings if desired and serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The matcha creates this gorgeous jade color that photographs beautifully without any food coloring tricks.
  • Unlike overly sweet cocktails, this one has a sophisticated bittersweet balance that even my cocktail-snob friends request repeatedly.
02 -
  • Never add the matcha powder last or you'll be fishing green clumps from your drink with a spoon like I did the first three times.
  • Chilling your martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes keeps the cocktail cold twice as long.
03 -
  • The cocktail naturally separates if left standing too long, so either serve immediately or give guests a small cocktail stirrer to remix before sipping.
  • Double-straining through both the cocktail strainer and a fine mesh sieve creates the silkiest texture possible, eliminating even microscopic matcha particles.
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