Jasmine Green Tea Martini Cocktail Recipe
I make a Jasmine Green Tea Martini by blending jasmine green tea with vodka, lemon juice, and a sweetener. My drink is shaken and served in a martini glass for a refreshing taste.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker: This mixes and chills the drink.
- Strainer: I use this to pour the cocktail without ice.
- Measuring jigger: To measure each ingredient.
- Kettle or small pot: To brew the tea.
- Martini glass: Chilled if possible.
- Teaspoon: For stirring the sweetener.
Ingredients
- Jasmine green tea 2 oz 60 ml
- Vodka 1.5 oz 45 ml
- Lemon juice 0.5 oz 15 ml
- Simple syrup 0.5 oz 15 ml
- Ice 1 cup
- Lemon twist or flower 1
Instructions
- Brew jasmine green tea strong and then cool it in the fridge.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour in the vodka, cooled tea, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake for 20 seconds until the mixture feels cold on the outside.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist or jasmine flower.
Notes
I make my simple syrup by mixing equal parts sugar and hot water until clear. Jasmine green tea is fragrant, so I don’t overpower it with too much vodka.
If I want a lighter version, I just use less vodka or more tea. A good garnish makes the cocktail look better, honestly.
I sometimes use an edible flower or lemon twist. For a less sweet option, I reduce the simple syrup.
If I’m prepping ahead, I chill the glass in the freezer. Leftover green tea can hang out in the fridge for up to two days.
Using fresh lemon juice always improves the taste. I wouldn’t skip that step.