Matcha Mule Cocktail Recipe
This Matcha Mule is my take on the classic Moscow Mule. I go with fresh matcha powder, ginger beer, and lime for something bright and earthy, but still with that spicy mule kick.
Equipment
- 1 cocktail shaker or a mason jar with lid
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Bar spoon or small whisk
- Muddler (optional)
- Jigger or shot glass for measuring
- Copper mug or highball glass
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- ½ tsp matcha green tea powder
- ½ oz fresh lime juice about half a lime
- ½ oz simple syrup 1:1 sugar and water
- 3 oz ginger beer
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add matcha powder to the shaker.
- Pour in lime juice and simple syrup.
- Stir or whisk until the matcha is mostly dissolved.
- Add vodka and a handful of ice cubes.
- Shake firmly for 10–15 seconds to mix and chill.
- Strain the mix into a copper mug or glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and mint if you like.
Notes
Ginger beer can be wildly different from brand to brand, so I’ll tweak the simple syrup depending on how sweet or spicy it is.
Want to skip the booze? Just leave out the vodka and splash in extra ginger beer. Easy.
I like using a copper mug mostly because it keeps things icy cold, but honestly, any glass will do in a pinch.
Sometimes I swap in honey syrup for the simple syrup—gives it a nice twist. And if you’re missing fancy bar tools, don’t sweat it; a jar with a tight lid totally works for shaking.