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Matcha Highball

Matcha is on almost every bar menu this year.

LevelEasy
MethodBuild
GlassHighball
Serves1

Ingredients

  • 45 mlGin
  • 1 tspMatchaPowdered green tea. Whisk it in hot (not boiling) water so it doesn't clump.
  • 30 mlHot water
  • 10 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
  • Top upSoda water

Plus ice.

Bar tools

  • Jigger
  • Whisk

No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.

How to make a Matcha Highball

  1. Whisk the matcha with the hot water until smooth and let it cool.
  2. Fill a glass with ice, add the gin and syrup.
  3. Pour in the matcha and top with soda.

Garnish: Lemon twist

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