Matcha Margarita

Move over espresso martini, because we are making a Matcha Margarita that is fresh, vibrant and easy to drink! It's made with tequila, triple sec and loaded with antioxidants from the ceremonial grade green tea matcha.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Matcha Margarita is bright, vibrant and easy to drink.
It comes together with just five simple ingredients.
Green tea Matcha is loaded with antioxidants, giving this cocktail a bit of a boost.
The matcha pairs so perfectly with the tequila, triple sec and lime juice. It’s zesty and earthy.
The perfect cocktail for any occasion.
Check out my Matcha cookies for the perfect pairing!

Ingredients And Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for Matcha Margarita. Scroll down to the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and instructions.

Use a good quality blanco tequila for best results. I use 818 tequila which turned out delicious!

Triple sec will add a touch of orange flavoring that pairs so lovely in this cocktail. It also provides that distinct margarita taste. Alternatively, you can use grand marnier or cointreau.

Agave is recommended as the sweetener in any margarita cocktail, it’s the best pairing for tequila. Although you can substitute it if needed for maple syrup or honey if you don’t mind the change of flavor profile.

Freshly squeezed lime juice is a must for any margarita.

For best results, use a high quality ceremonial grade matcha powder such as pique, jade leaf, etc. Look for one that is bright green and vibrant. This is going to add the most flavor.

all the ingredients that you need to make this margarita in individual containers.

How To Make

ONE: Add all ingredients to a shaker with some ice and shake for 30 seconds.

TWO: Pour into a chilled glass with fresh ice and enjoy.

a hand pouring the content of the margarita from the shaker into. a chilled glass.

Tips And Tricks

Use a blanco tequila for best results, or one that is a higher quality.

Ceremonial grade matcha powder is recommended for the best flavor.

How To Serve And Store

Serve this matcha margarita in a chilled glass over fresh ice. Enjoy with a lime garnish.

This cocktail is best served immediately. However, if making this margarita ahead of time, combine all the ingredients with the exception of the ice so that it doesn’t get watered down.

a green matcha margarita in a chilled glass on the counter.

Taste

Bright, zesty and vibrant. At first sip you get that traditional margarita taste and then the after taste is sweet and slightly earthy. It’s delicious.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tequila is best for this recipe?

Blanco tequila, or just a high quality tequila. I used 818, but I also like 21 seeds or Casamigos.

What brand of matcha is best?

I used Pique Matcha for this recipe, but I also like Jade Leaf

Can I make this cocktail spicy?

Absolutely! In fact, I recommend it. Add in 1-2 slices of fresh jalapeno and muddle them into the tequila. If you want to make it extra spicy, use a jalapeno tequila.

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