Matcha cocktails for beginners: simple recipes and tips for enjoyment

Welcome to the world of green indulgence

Imagine holding a stylish, reddish-shimmering copper cup in your hand. The light reflects off it like morning dew on a calm lake. And inside? A matcha cocktail—cool, excitingly different, with a hint of exoticism. Sounds like a special moment? It is.

Matcha cocktails are more than just a trend. They are a promise to yourself: for conscious enjoyment, creative freedom, and very special moments – whether alone on the balcony or together with friends on a balmy summer night.

Immerse yourself in the world of matcha, where flavors dance on your tongue, tea warms your soul, and every sip becomes a new experience.

1. Matcha Gin Sour – tart and fresh

For moments when you want clarity – with a refreshing twist.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp matcha
• 4 cl gin
• 2 cl fresh lemon juice
• 2 cl sugar syrup
• Ice

Preparation

1. Mix the matcha with hot water and whisk until frothy.
2. Shake with gin, lemon, syrup, and ice
3. Strain into a copper mug over fresh ice cubes

2. Tropical Matcha Mojito – the summer classic with a twist

Imagine sand beneath your feet – and this drink in your hand.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp matcha
• 6 mint leaves
• 2 cl lime juice
• 2 cl cane sugar syrup
• 5 cl white rum
• Mineral water
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Mix the matcha and lightly crush the mint leaves.
2. Shake all ingredients (except water).
3. Pour into a copper cup and top up with mineral water.

3. Citrus peach punch – fruity and tangy

Like a summer picnic in a glass – light, sunny, and playful.

Ingredients

• 1 orange
• 1
• 200 ml peach juice
• 200 ml mineral water
• 1 tsp matcha
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Squeeze the citrus fruits
2. Dissolve the matcha separately
3. Pour everything into the copper mug and stir well with a bar spoon

4. Matcha Coconut Dream – creamy & soothing

For evenings that call for relaxation – and a touch of the exotic.

Ingredients

• 150 ml coconut milk
• 1 tsp matcha
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cl vodka (optional)
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Dissolve the matcha in a little hot water.
2. Add the coconut milk and honey and shake well.
3. Pour into an ice-cold copper mug.

5. Iced Vanilla Matcha Sparkler – alcohol-free & elegant

The perfect mocktail for those who want to enjoy themselves consciously.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp matcha
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 200 ml sparkling water
• 2 cl agave syrup
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Foam the matcha and vanilla in a little hot water
2. Add the agave syrup and top up with water
3. Serve in an elegant copper mug – pure elegance

FAQ – Your questions, our answers

1. Which matcha is suitable for cocktails? Use high-quality ceremonial or premium grade – the taste is finer and more pleasant.
2. Why use a copper cup for cocktails? Copper keeps drinks cooler for longer, intensifies flavors, and creates a unique mouthfeel. Plus, it looks fantastic.
3. Can I mix matcha cold? Yes, but it works better with a little warm water. This makes it lump-free and creamy.
4. Which spirits go particularly well with matcha? Gin, vodka, and white rum are excellent choices. For a Far Eastern feel, try sake!
5. Does matcha contain caffeine? Yes, but unlike coffee, matcha has a milder and longer-lasting effect. Perfect for long evenings.
6. How should I store matcha? In an airtight, dry, and dark place—ideally in a dark tin in the refrigerator.

Every sip is a moment of togetherness

It's not just the ingredients that make a drink special. It's the people you share it with. The atmosphere. The conversations. The moment.

A matcha cocktail in a copper mugis more than just a drink. It's an experience – reddish, shimmering, stylish, profound.

Whether on a first date, an evening with friends, or as some me-time on the terrace – treat yourself to something special. Treat yourself to a pleasure that inspires, connects, and lasts.

Take a break from everyday life – and celebrate the now. Sip by sip.