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Matcha-Mint Sparkler
Posted On: April 17 2017
Posted By: Nicole Engineer

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.
- YIELD
- Makes 2 servings
- ACTIVE TIME
- 5 minutes
- TOTAL TIME
- 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 2 limes, divided
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons mint leaves, divided
- 2 teaspoons matcha (green tea powder)
PREPARATION
- Slice 1 lime in half, then slice 2 wedges from 1 half and reserve for garnish. Juice remaining 1 1/2 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.
- Meanwhile, pour 1/2 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.
Cooks' Note
Matcha is available at Japanese markets and online.
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