Matcha Green Tea Gimlet

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Matcha Green Tea Gimlet

The grassy notes of the matcha balance perfectly with the flowery botanicals of the London dry gin in this very "green" cocktail. It's a bit tart, a bit sweet, a bit unusual and very tasty. HGTV
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gin, London Dry, Matcha, Syrup, Tea
Servings: 1
Author: Sam Henderson - hgtv.com

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sweet matcha powder (found at specialty grocers)
  • 3 oz water
  • 1 oz juice of 1 small lime
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 2 1/2 oz London dry gin
  • ice

Instructions

  • 1. In a separate glass, mix 1 tablespoon sweet matcha powder with 3 ounces of water. Stir vigorously to combine.
    2. Juice your small lime into green tea mixture.
    3. Add 1/2 ounce simple syrup to green tea mixture.
    4. Add ice to your cocktail shaker.
    5. Combine your green tea mixture with 2 1/2 ounces of gin in the cocktail shaker.
    6. Quickly swirl cocktail shaker until the outside becomes icy and cold.
    7. Strain drink into your favorite martini glass.

Notes

Simple Syrup Recipe
Combine equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a slow boil while continuously stirring until all sugar has dissolved. I recommend starting with one cup. Let cool and bottle. This should keep in your fridge for about a month or so.