Matcha Lemonade
Matcha poured over lemonade. Bright green and earthy.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 60 ml Matcha (whisked with water)
- 25 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 20 ml Sugar syrup
- 90 ml Cold water
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 60 ml matcha (whisked with water) into the glass
- Add 25 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 20 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Pour 90 ml cold water into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Pour the matcha last for a layered look.
About the Matcha Lemonade
The tea family. Tea is the world's most-drunk beverage after water. Iced tea recipes appear in American cookbooks in the 1800s, and every tea culture has its own cold or sweet version: sweet tea in the American South, cha yen in Thailand, mint tea in Morocco and teh tarik in Malaysia.
Matcha Lemonade FAQ
What's in a Matcha Lemonade?
60 ml matcha (whisked with water), 25 ml fresh lemon juice, 20 ml sugar syrup, 90 ml cold water, garnished with lemon wheel.
Does a Matcha Lemonade contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Matcha Lemonade?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Matcha Lemonade in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
