Spiced Matcha Chai Cocktail
This Spiced Matcha Chai Cocktail blends earthy matcha with creamy milk, homemade chai syrup, and your spirit of choice. Cozy, gently spiced, and perfectly balanced for cool evenings or anytime you want something unique!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Measuring jigger
- Small saucepan
- Bar spoon
- Mug or cocktail glass
- Milk frother or whisk
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 2 oz gin, vodka, or bourbon gin = bright, bourbon = deep, vodka = smooth
- 1 oz chai syrup or chai simple syrup see notes for homemade
- 2 oz milk of choice oat, almond, or coconut milk
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash black pepper or allspice for garnish
- ginger ale optional, for sparkling version
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
- cinnamon stick or star anise for garnish
Instructions
- Put matcha powder in a cocktail shaker and whisk with a splash of hot water until smooth.
- Add gin, vodka, or bourbon and chai syrup.
- Pour in your milk of choice and vanilla extract.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 15–20 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.
- Strain the cocktail into a coupe glass or tumbler using a fine mesh strainer.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, star anise, or sprinkle of nutmeg/black pepper/allspice.
- For a sparkling version, top with ginger ale before serving.
Notes
Bourbon = deeper flavor; gin = brighter spice; vodka = creamy chai latte vibe. For homemade chai syrup, simmer black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, star anise, nutmeg, and sugar, then strain—keeps a week in the fridge. Oat milk = creamiest, coconut milk = richest, almond = light. Garnish with extra spice for a layered, aromatic finish. Sweet, balanced, cozy, and never heavy.