Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Minty Matcha Cocktail


Do you remember last week when I promised that I would show you a way to use that crazy cucumber & green tea vodka? A lady keeps her promises. Even if she realizes after making them, what a strange, strange idea cucumber & green tea vodka really was. 

Because I used Matcha tea to make this vodka, and let it sit for, ehem, weeks, after infusing, it was remarkably earthy. I mean that in a good way, I love earthy. Overly sweet cocktails just aren't my thing, y'all. It's a personal preference thing--if it wouldn't be socially unacceptable/painful for my sodium levels, I would probably drink bloody marys far more regularly. Saccharine just doesn't suit me. 


Feel free to experiment with the amount of sugar in this drink--I initially made this far sweeter than I liked, but eventually worked out an amount that suited me. Maybe you like your drinks on the sweet side?

Ingredients
   2 oz infused cucumber green tea vodka
   Agave
   Fresh mint
   Club soda
   Ice

Directions
  1. Combine ice and mint in a glass. Add vodka to the glass, stir to chill vodka. 
  2. Add agave to taste, and top off glass with club soda.

I feel like this cocktail needs a snappy name--any suggestions?

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