This grapefruit matcha tonic is perfect for the summer or if you want to change up your afternoon pick-me-up beverage! It's well balanced between bitter, sweet, fruity, with just enough carbonation. This bubbly grapefruit and matcha beverage can also be separated into layers, making it perfectly picture worthy!
Prep Time6 minutesmins
Cook Time2 minutesmins
Total Time8 minutesmins
Yield: 5glass (about 16 fl. oz per)
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Ingredients
For the grapefruit syrup:
1cupfresh pink grapefruit juice(about 2 to 3 pink grapefruits juiced)
Combine the fresh pink grapefruit juice and sugar into a small saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium high heat, and occasionally stir the mixture until the sugar has dissolved.*If you prefer, you can strain the grapefruit juice through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp and seeds before using.*
Transfer the grapefruit syrup to a sanitized jar and let cool completely before covering and refrigerating. Be very careful! The syrup will be quite hot!
Make the grapefruit matcha tonic:
Into a serving glass, add 3 tablespoons of homemade grapefruit syrup. Add your desired amount of ice, then top with the tonic water *If you want to stick the grapefruit slice against the glass as garnish, we recommend doing so before adding ice.*
In a small bowl or matcha bowl, add the matcha powder. Add half of the water and mix well with a matcha whisk until there's no more clumps of matcha left. Add the remaining water and whisk briskly until slightly foamy.
Gently pour the matcha into the glass, over the tonic water. Repeat for more servings. Stir and enjoy!
Notes
Please refer to the post above for step by step photo reference, tips, and FAQs!
Matcha - We highly recommend using at least a universal grade matcha for the better flavor a color. You could still use culinary grade matcha but it'll be a duller green. If your budget allows, ceremonial grade matcha would be amazing!
Adjust the sweetness - You can use more or less grapefruit syrup depending on how sweet you like it your matcha tonic. Also, the amount used will determine how much grapefruit flavor the drink will have.
Adjust the amount of tonic water used. Feel free to add more tonic water if you want.
Substitute tonic water with your preferred bubbly water. Feel free to swap the tonic water out for your favorite sparkling water, club soda, or other unsweetened or lightly sweetened carbonated beverages