Taste satisfaction and health benefits can coexist! And that's exactly what you get when making matcha mocktails. The following matcha-based cocktail recipes are a great way to combine taste and benefits in your drink.
Mocktail "Green Matcha Mojito"
Ingredients:
- 2nd match of Saemidori
- 5 g of cane sugar
- a stem of a glass of fresh mint
- 1/2 lime, cut into rings
- 1 glass of sparkling water
Instructions:
- Prepare matcha with 30g of water in a saucepan, add sugar at the end, now let's call it "matcha syrup".
- Crush mint and lime rings in a glass.
- Add the blended matcha and sugar to the glass with the mint and lime and stir well.
- Add sparkling water to the glass and stir the cocktail.
This cocktail is an ideal choice for warm days. The matcha used in this recipe contains antioxidants and catechins that help fight stress and inflammation in the body. Mint and lime add freshness and citrus notes to the taste, so this cocktail will be a great option for spring and summer.
Mocktail "Mango Anchan Matcha Latte"
That sounds really delicious! Here's a recipe for an anchan and mango summer matcha latte that you can make at home.
Ingredients:
- 30 g of hot water
- 2nd match of Saemidori
- 200g oat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon of anchan powder
- 1/2 cup chopped mango
- Ice
- Honey to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare matcha with 30 g of water in a saucepan, add sugar at the end.
- Foam the milk using a cappuccino maker, or you can not foam it :)
- Mix chopped mango and anchan in a blender.
- Add the matcha tea to the mango-anchan mixture and blend until smooth.
- Add ice to a glass and pour matcha-mango-anchan mixture over it.
- Add foamed milk to a glass and sweeten to taste with honey.
This matcha cocktail with anchan and mango is a refreshing drink that adds vigor and energy for the whole day. Matcha provides concentration and improves mood, while anchan is rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Chopped mango added to the cocktail adds sweetness and fruity notes, and honey complements the taste of the drink. Try this drink in the summer when you want to cool down and get a boost of energy!
Ukrainian mocktail "Carpathian"
So, I suggest you try to create a summer cocktail from matcha and Ukrainian ingredients - "Matcha-Carpathian". This drink combines the mature taste of matcha and the freshness of Ukrainian fruits and berries.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 2nd match of Saemidori
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 glass of ice
- 1/2 cup of sparkling water
- mint leaves and parsley for decoration
Instructions:
- Using a blender, grind the fresh berries to a smooth consistency.
- Sieve the berries from the stones
- In a large glass, mix the matcha powder and honey, add 1 tablespoon of water and mix well.
- Add the ground berries to a glass of matcha and honey and mix well.
- Add ice and sparkling water to a glass and stir well.
- Garnish with mint and parsley leaves and serve.
This cocktail is a great option for a hot summer day. Matcha boosts energy and helps focus, honey has anti-inflammatory properties and improves the immune system, and fresh berries are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. In addition, the use of Ukrainian ingredients adds a national flavor and makes this cocktail even more refreshing.