Looking for a fresh, original, and subtly herbal cocktail? Discover this rum and matcha cocktail recipe , created by the Cha Yi Tea House. A surprising marriage of the smoothness of rum, the intensity of matcha, the freshness of mint, and the acidity of lime. Perfect for a refined and refreshing summer aperitif.

Ingredients (for 2 people)

• 60 ml (2 oz) of rum

• 2 tsp matcha tea

• A little water (to dilute the matcha)

• 200 ml of water or sparkling water

• The juice of 2 limes

• 1 bunch of fresh mint

• 4 tablespoons of sugar

• Ice

Preparation

1. Remove the mint leaves and place them in a bowl.

2. Add the lime juice and sugar, then gently crush with a pestle to release the mint aromas.

3. In a small bowl, dilute the matcha with a little water until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous texture.

4. Fill two glasses with ice cubes, then pour in the rum.

5. Add the matcha mixture.

6. Using a sieve, filter the lemon-mint juice, pressing the leaves well to extract all the flavors.

7. Top up with water or sparkling water according to your preference.

8. Garnish with a few sprigs of fresh mint… and enjoy!

Tip: For an even more festive version, replace the water with very cold sparkling water.

Where can I find matcha?

You can purchase the matcha used in this recipe in our "A Frosty Summer" tea set, or directly from the Cha Yi Tea House.