Active Time

　　5 minutes

　　Total Time

　　10 minutes

　　Matcha in the morning, matcha at night, matcha all through the day! This lime-mint-matcha combo is a great morning or afternoon pick-me-up, or add a splash of rum for a bright and refreshing cocktail.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 2

　　2 limes, divided

　　2 tablespoons sugar

　　3 tablespoons mint leaves, divided

　　2 teaspoons matcha (green tea powder)

　　

Step 1

Slice 1 lime in half, then slice 2 wedges from 1 half and reserve for garnish. Juice remaining 1½ limes to yield 2 Tbsp. juice. Combine lime juice, sugar, and 2 Tbsp. mint leaves in a measuring cup or cocktail shaker. Muddle mint with the back of a spoon. Let sit 5 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, pour ½ cup water into a small bowl. Sift matcha through a fine-mesh sieve into water and whisk until smooth. Whisk matcha into mint mixture, then divide between 2 glasses filled with ice. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with lime wedges and remaining 1 Tbsp. mint.

　　Cooks' Note

　　Matcha is available at Japanese markets and online.