Matcha Cocktails: 3 Recipes with Matcha Cream Liqueur

Matcha has travelled from the Japanese tea house to every coffee shop menu – and now into the shaker. Our Matcha Latte Liqueur is made with real, finely ground green tea powder and cream. No artificial colouring, no lab-made flavour: the green comes from the matcha itself – a mark of natural quality you can taste.

Neat over ice it's already a small event. But at our distillery in Meinerzhagen – where we've been distilling since 1867 without ever standing still – we kept experimenting. The result: three drinks somewhere between tea ceremony and cocktail bar. One with gin, one with coffee, one for the grand entrance.

Matcha Gin Dream – creamy meets botanical

Ingredients

• 4 cl Krugmann Matcha Latte Liqueur
• 3 cl gin
• 1 cl sugar syrup
• Ice cubes

Method

1. Shake the bottle well first (it contains real cream and real matcha).
2. Shake all ingredients hard with ice.
3. Strain over fresh ice. Creamy, fresh, gently tart – the juniper notes carry the green tea with surprising elegance.

White Matcha – the layered drink for coffee lovers

Ingredients

• 3 cl vodka
• 2 cl coffee liqueur
• 4 cl Matcha Latte Liqueur, shaken with 2 cl milk
• Ice cubes

Method

1. Pour vodka and coffee liqueur over ice in a tumbler.
2. Shake the matcha liqueur with milk separately until foamy.
3. Gently float the green foam layer on top – the contrast of dark coffee and pale matcha is half the pleasure.

Matchatini – the showpiece

Ingredients

• 4 cl Matcha Latte Liqueur
• 3 cl vodka
• 2 cl fresh lemon juice
• 1 cl sugar syrup
• 1 fresh egg white (or 2 cl aquafaba)

Method

1. Dry-shake all ingredients without ice.
2. Add ice and shake until the shaker frosts over.
3. Double-strain into a chilled martini glass. A dusting of matcha powder on the foam makes it perfect.

FAQ

Does the matcha liqueur taste bitter?

No – the green tea's gentle tartness is there, but the cream rounds it off. If you like a matcha latte, you'll feel right at home.

Why do I need to shake the bottle?

Because it contains real matcha and real cream. Natural ingredients settle – a quick shake restores colour and texture. It's a sign of authenticity, not a flaw.

Which of the three drinks is best for beginners?

The Matcha Gin Dream: three ingredients, one shake, big result. The Matchatini is your reward once you've practised the dry shake.

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Please enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to anyone under 18.