Matcha Green | Milk Wash
A cocktail that requires patience. The subtle bitterness of matcha, the gentle buzz of white rum, and the fragrance of jasmine, like a gentle person speaking quietly. When chilled and sipped, it captures the essence of green and time.
- Flavor
- The emerald green matcha presents a unique blend of tea aroma and the smoothness of the milk wash. The white rum, after the milk wash process, loses its original sharpness and becomes smooth and gentle, like silk. The delicate fragrance of jasmine tea emerges first, bringing a subtle tea aroma and a honey-like sweetness. The slight bitterness and rich tea aroma of matcha unfold in the middle, carrying the Zen of Japanese tea ceremony and a fresh, grassy scent. The acidity of lemon juice is softened by the milk wash, leaving a bright fruit acidity that enhances the overall flavor. The simple syrup balances the bitterness of the matcha, making the sweetness just right. The overall mouthfeel is smooth and refreshing, elegant and refined, with a complex layering of tea, floral, and subtle dairy aromas, akin to a premium matcha latte with a hint of intoxication. The finish is long and refreshing, with the aftertaste of matcha and the lingering fragrance of jasmine. This is an elegant cocktail suitable for savoring slowly during afternoon tea.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Glassware
- Highball Glass
Ingredients
6 ingredients
Method
- 01
Mix 3g of matcha powder with 20ml of warm jasmine tea, stir thoroughly until completely dissolved to form the matcha liquid, and set aside.
- 02
In a shaker, add 40ml of white rum, the matcha liquid, 20ml of lemon juice, 15ml of simple syrup, and 120ml of milk.
- 03
Add ice to the shaker until it is 2/3 full, and cover with the shaker lid.
- 04
Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and frosted. At this point, the milk will begin to curdle slightly with the lemon juice, starting the milk wash process.
- 05
Prepare a highball glass (pre-chilled), and carefully filter the shaken mixture through a pour-over filter (or a double-layer fine mesh strainer) into the glass, removing matcha particles, milk curds, and ice shards, resulting in a clear emerald green liquid.
- 06
Place the filtered mixture in the refrigerator and let it rest for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to fully meld and the milk wash process to continue, making the drink smoother and more velvety.
- 07
After chilling, filter the mixture again through a fine mesh strainer (to remove any possible fine sediment) and pour it into a highball glass with fresh ice.
- 08
Garnish with a sprinkle of matcha powder or a mint leaf.
- 09
⑨ Serve immediately and enjoy this smooth and refreshing matcha milk wash cocktail.
Know your pour
- What does it taste like?
- The emerald green matcha presents a unique blend of tea aroma and the smoothness of the milk wash. The white rum, after the milk wash process, loses its original sharpness and becomes smooth and gentle, like silk. The delicate fragrance of jasmine tea emerges first, bringing a subtle tea aroma and a honey-like sweetness. The slight bitterness and rich tea aroma of matcha unfold in the middle, carrying the Zen of Japanese tea ceremony and a fresh, grassy scent. The acidity of lemon juice is softened by the milk wash, leaving a bright fruit acidity that enhances the overall flavor. The simple syrup balances the bitterness of the matcha, making the sweetness just right. The overall mouthfeel is smooth and refreshing, elegant and refined, with a complex layering of tea, floral, and subtle dairy aromas, akin to a premium matcha latte with a hint of intoxication. The finish is long and refreshing, with the aftertaste of matcha and the lingering fragrance of jasmine. This is an elegant cocktail suitable for savoring slowly during afternoon tea.
- Which glass should I use?
- Highball Glass
- Is it beginner-friendly?
- Easy