Matcha Mojito Cocktail Recipe
I mix sweet matcha green tea with mint, lime, and rum to make this drink.
This recipe shows what tools I need, ingredients to gather, how I prepare it, and some basic tips for the best result.
Equipment
- To make a Matcha Mojito, I use a muddler, cocktail shaker, and strainer.
- The muddler helps crush the mint leaves and lime wedges. If I don't have a muddler, the back of a wooden spoon is honestly just fine.
- I use a measuring jigger or a small measuring cup for the liquid parts.
- A tall glass, like a highball or Collins glass, works best for serving. For stirring, a long spoon is helpful.
- A fine mesh strainer helps remove mint bits or matcha lumps if needed.
Ingredients
My complete ingredient list looks like this:
- Matcha powder 1 tsp
- White rum 2 oz
- Simple syrup 0.5 oz
- Lime 1/2 cut in wedges
- Fresh mint leaves 8 leaves
- Club soda To top
- Ice cubes As needed
Instructions
- First, I put the lime wedges and mint leaves in the bottom of my glass or shaker.
- I muddle them gently to release the flavors but try not to crush the mint into tiny bits. Next, I add the simple syrup and white rum.
- In a separate small bowl, I whisk the matcha powder with a small amount of warm water until it is fully dissolved.
- This helps avoid clumps. Then, I pour this matcha mixture into the shaker or glass.
- I add ice cubes and shake well to chill and combine everything.
- If I'm using a shaker, I strain the drink into a tall glass filled with ice. I top up the drink with club soda and stir gently.
- I garnish the mojito with a mint sprig and a lime slice before serving.
Notes
Sometimes matcha just doesn't mix well and leaves lumps.
I always sift my matcha powder and mix it with warm, not hot, water to dissolve it better. Fresh mint gives the drink its best flavor, so I don't use dried mint.
I can adjust the amount of simple syrup based on how sweet I want my drink.
If I want a stronger matcha taste, I add a little more powder, but not more than 1.5 teaspoons, so the drink doesn't become too bitter.
If I do not drink alcohol, skipping the rum makes a refreshing matcha mocktail.
I serve the drink right after making it, as the mint and matcha both taste best when fresh.