Mate Cocktail Recipes for Beginners – Simply Mix & Enjoy

The invigorating elegance of mate cocktail art

Imagine a summer evening. The air is warm, laughter fills the air, and you're holding a copper-colored cocktail cup that captures the golden light of dusk. Inside: a tangy, tart-sweet drink that not only invigorates, but creates an experience.

Welcome to the world of mate cocktails – vibrant, multifaceted, creative.

This article is for you. For your taste. For your moments.

1. Fresh & wild: Wildberry Mate

A sparkling experience that combines fruity lightness with the tangy depth of mate.

Ingredients

• 150 ml Club-Mate
• 40 ml vodka
• 60 ml wild berry syrup
• Ice cubes
• Mixed berries (frozen or fresh)

Preparation:

1. Mix the wild berry syrup and vodka well in a shaker.
2. Put ice cubes in a copper cup and pour the mixture over them.
3. Top up with Club-Mate and stir carefully with a bar spoon.
4. Add berries and a straw – enjoy.

2. Refreshingly tart: Mate Mojito

A twist on the classic – with the powerful kick of mate and the freshness of mint.

Ingredients

• 100 ml Club-Mate
• 40 ml white rum
• 1 lime
• 1 tsp cane sugar
• Mint, ice cubes

Preparation

1. Quarter the lime, crush lightly with sugar and mint in a cocktail cup.
2. Add ice cubes and rum, mix well.
3. Top up with Club-Mate, stir with a bar spoon, add a sprig of mint and a straw – done.

3. Tropical and exotic: Tropic Thunder

For those looking for adventure in their taste buds – mango, mate, and a hint of chili.

Ingredients

• 120 ml mate
• 40 ml gin
• 60 ml mango juice
• 1 pinch of chili
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Strain into a Copper Cup.
3. Garnish with mango pieces and chili flakes – courage pays off!

4. Fruity and tangy: Citrus Peach Punch

Imagine the fruity lightness of a summer picnic – that's exactly what this cocktail captures.

Ingredients:

• 1 orange
• 1 lemon
• 200 ml peach juice
• 200 ml Club-Mate
• Ice cubes

Preparation:

1. Squeeze the citrus fruits and mix with the peach juice.
2. Pour into a cocktail cup with ice.
3. Top up with Club-Mate, serve with a slice of peach and a straw.

5. Deep & bitter: Mate Negroni

For those looking for more depth – tart, strong, stylish.

Ingredients

• 30 ml gin
• 30 ml red vermouth
• 30 ml Campari
• 100 ml Club-Mate
• Orange zest, ice cubes

Preparation

1. Mix everything directly in a copper cup with ice.
2. Garnish with orange zest.
3. Let it steep, savor it sip by sip.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. Can I also make mate cocktails without alcohol? Yes! Simply omit the alcohol or replace it with non-alcoholic alternatives such as tonic or fruit juices.
2. Why copper cups instead of glass? Copper cups not only look spectacular – they also keep your drink cooler for longer and offer a unique drinking experience.
3. How healthy is mate in cocktails? Mate contains antioxidants and caffeine – an invigorating bonus. As always, it's all in the mix!
4. Where can I get high-quality copper cups? Brands such as Specter & Cup offer stylish, handmade copper cups that enhance any drink.
5. What temperature should the drink be? Always cold! Important: Mate cocktails should only be poured into the copper cup when cold.
6. Which mate is best for mixing? Club-Mate is ideal, but traditional mate teas with carbonation or herbal notes also work well.

Your moment, your drink – discover the magic of mate

A drink can be more than just refreshment. It can be a moment of joy, a toast with friends, a quiet moment of enjoyment in the garden. With mate cocktails and a high-quality copper cup, you can create exactly that moment.

It's not just about mixing – it's about the experience. About sharing. About memories.

Be inspired, try out the recipes, tell your own stories – sip by sip.

Cheers to you.