Matcha Mint Mojito Cocktail
This Matcha Mint Mojito Cocktail is a fresh, vibrant twist on the classic mojito—combining smooth ceremonial matcha, cool mint, zesty lime, and a hint of sweetness. With or without rum, it's refreshing, clean, and light for summer sipping!
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Bamboo matcha whisk (chasen)
- Small bowl
- Measuring jigger
- Bar spoon
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- 2 oz white rum or skip for mocktail
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves plus extra for garnish
- 2-3 lime wedges
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz honey or cane sugar syrup
- 3-4 oz club soda or sparkling water
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Whisk the matcha powder with a splash of hot water in a small bowl using a bamboo whisk until smooth and frothy.
- Drop lime wedges and mint leaves into a highball glass. Gently muddle to release the juice and mint oils.
- Add rum, lime juice, and honey (or sugar syrup) to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until cold, then strain into the glass.
- Pour in the whisked matcha and give it a gentle stir with a bar spoon.
- Top with club soda or sparkling water. Add ice, garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge, and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve immediately for best bubbles. Use fresh mint and ceremonial matcha for best flavor and color. For a mocktail, skip the rum and add extra soda. Try coconut rum for a tropical twist. Adjust sweetener and lime to taste. Keep plenty of ice in the glass to stay crisp and refreshing.