Matcha in the morning, matcha at night, matcha all through the day! This lime-mint-matcha combo is a great morning or afternoon pick-me-up, or add a splash of rum for a bright and refreshing cocktail.
Recipe information
Total Time
10 minutes
Yield
Makes 2
Ingredients
2
2
3
2
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Preparation
Step 1
Slice 1 lime in half, then slice 2 wedges from 1 half and reserve for garnish. Juice remaining 1½ limes to yield 2 Tbsp. juice. Combine lime juice, sugar, and 2 Tbsp. mint leaves in a measuring cup or cocktail shaker. Muddle mint with the back of a spoon. Let sit 5 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, pour ½ cup water into a small bowl. Sift matcha through a fine-mesh sieve into water and whisk until smooth. Whisk matcha into mint mixture, then divide between 2 glasses filled with ice. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with lime wedges and remaining 1 Tbsp. mint.