This blueberry lemon matcha fizz is the perfect spring and summer cocktail. It’s fresh, light, and absolutely delicious. This adult bevvy is simple to make and is ready in minutes. Just grab some dry gin, blueberries, freshly squeezed lemon, and your favorite high-quality matcha, and you’re ready to go. The best part? You can easily skip the gin for a delicious mocktail version.
This is one of the easiest drinks to make, but you wouldn’t know it from how beautiful and sophisticated it looks. Muddled blueberries add a delightful texture and pigment that swirls of matcha are poured over. And if you’re wondering if matcha and blueberries go together… they absolutely do! This beverage is light and citrusy without being packed with too much sugar. It’s also easily adjusted to your taste preferences.
TO MAKE THIS BLUEBERRY LEMON MATCHA FIZZ YOU WILL NEED:
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Ice
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Fresh blueberries
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Freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Dry gin
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Simple syrup
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Matcha
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Club soda
How to make simple syrup
Simple syrup is a necessity for most cocktail recipes. Thankfully, it’s easy and quick to make at home. All you need is table sugar and water. Over medium heat, combine equal parts water and sugar and heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. Let it cool, and it’s ready to use! It's as simple as that. You can make extra to keep on hand for future cocktails or drinks as well. Simple syrup can last in an airtight container in the fridge for around four weeks.
For one cocktail
Ingredients:
1/8 cup blueberries
1 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
2 oz lemon juice
2 oz dry gin
Soda water to top
1/2 oz matcha (1 ½ tsp matcha powder, ½ oz water)
Directions:
- In a rock glass, muddle blueberries with simple syrup to release their juices. Add a handful of ice.
- To the muddle blueberries, add gin and lemon juice. Stir gently. Top with soda water until glass is about 2/3 full or as desired.
- In a separate glass, combine sifted matcha and water and mix until fully combined. Slowly and gently, pour matcha over cocktail mix.
- Zest with lemon peel and serve.
In just a few minutes, you can relax and enjoy a beautiful and delicious matcha cocktail. We love using matcha in cocktails because it adds a layer of complexity and sophistication. Matcha is known for its earthy, umami flavor, which perfectly balances out sweeter cocktails.
So, grab your bestie, a few glasses, and enjoy this perfect spring beverage—with or without the alcohol!
