Refreshing Matcha Mojito
This Matcha Mojito is a beautifully balanced fizzy white rum cocktail with fresh citrus and lime and an earthy taste and caffeinated kick from matcha powder!
Equipment
- Matcha Whisk (optional)
- Cocktail Muddler (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 ounces white rum 2 oz = 4 tbsp
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 ounce lime juice 1 oz usually = juice of 1 lime
- 1 ounce simple syrup 1 oz = 2 tbsp
- 1 sprig mint
- 2 ounces club soda
- lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a mixing glass or small bowl, use a matcha whisk or regular whisk to combine the white rum and matcha powder, stirring until there are no lumps.2 ounces white rum, 1 tsp matcha powder
- In a highball glass, add lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves. Use a wooden spoon or muddler to muddle the mint, extracting the flavor.1 ounce lime juice, 1 ounce simple syrup, 1 sprig mint
- Add ice to your highball glass, pour matcha/rum mixture on top, and stir.
- Top with club soda and garnish with an extra lime wedge and mint sprig. Enjoy cold.2 ounces club soda, lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish
Notes
- You can make your own simple syrup by heating sugar and water in a 1:1 ratio over the stove in a small pot until sugar is dissolved. Allow it to cool completely before using it in your cocktail.
- I prefer fresh spearmint leaves for this recipe, but you can also use fresh peppermint!
- Mojitos might just be my favorite cocktail! Original is always classic, but I love them with a twist, too—check out the collection of my best mojito recipes!