Matcha Citrus Cooler
A vibrant green cocktail combining earthy matcha, fresh citrus, and smooth gin for a uniquely refreshing experience. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, matcha powder, fresh grapefruit juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz gin
- 1/2 tsp matcha powder
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz cold water
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 grapefruit twist
- 1 fresh mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 tsp matcha powder with 1 oz cold water until fully dissolved and no lumps remain.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 1 1/2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz simple syrup, and the prepared matcha mixture.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove matcha clumps and ice shards.
- Step 5: Garnish by expressing a grapefruit twist over the surface, placing it on the rim, and adding a fresh mint sprig on the side of the glass.








