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Matcharita

By Tom Sandham
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This is a twist on the Margarita and uses Japanese matcha for a modern feel. The finely milled green tea brings a touch of Zen to the cocktail ceremony.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 1

Ingredients

1 3/4 fl oz/50 ml Calle 23 tequila blanco
2 tsp orange curaƧao
4 tsp unsalted yuzu juice
2 tsp maraschino liqueur
1/4 tsp brewed matcha
ice cubes
black salt & lemon slices

Preparation

  1. Shake all the ingredients with ice and serve straight up in a teacup with lemon slices sprinkled with black salt.

From World's Best Cocktails by Tom Sandham, Ā© 2012 Fair Winds Press
TagsMargaritaCocktailAlcoholBeverages5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessEasyQuickCookbooks
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