A Japanese twist on a lemon drop cocktail, the earthy-grassy matcha pairs beautifully with the sweet and sour qualities of honey and lemon.
Ingredients
Matcha-Sugar Rim (optional)*
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon matcha powder
Honey-Water
½ cup water
½ cup honey
Matcha Honey Lemon Drop
¾ ounces honey-water
¾ ounces fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon matcha powder
2 ounces vodka
ice
a twist of lemon peel for garnish
Instructions
On a small plate, combine the sugar and matcha. Rim the edge of the glass with a lemon wedge and dip into the plate containing the sugar mixture. Set the cocktail glass aside.
In a microwave-safe measuring cup, combine the water and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until the contents are warm and can easily mix together. Alternatively, you can simmer the water and honey on the stove.
In a cocktail shaker combine ¾ ounces of the honey-water, lemon juice, matcha powder, and vodka. Fill the shaker with ice, cap, and shake vigorously. If you do not have a cocktail shaker you can stir vigorously - just make sure the matcha does not have any clumps.
Pour into the prepared glass, straining out the ice. Serve with a lemon twist and enjoy!
Notes
* The Matcha-Sugar rim is enough to make numerous cocktails. You can cover and refrigerate any leftovers for later use.
Recipe by at https://hapanom.com/matcha-honey-lemon-drop/