The Green Ginza Martini
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 fl oz Cold jasmine tea
Directions
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Add ice to cocktail shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled martini glass
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Garnish with open tea pearl
Cocktail Description
This isn't your grandmother's martini—it's a silk-smooth Japanese-inspired stunner that brings matcha and jasmine together in a gin-based cocktail that tastes like sophistication in a glass.
The Green Ginza Martini combines the botanical punch of Beefeater London Dry with the earthy sweetness of matcha liqueur and the delicate floral notes of cold jasmine tea. You'll get a drink that's pleasantly vegetal without being grassy, slightly sweet but not cloying, with that classic gin backbone keeping everything grounded. The matcha adds a subtle creaminess to the texture while the jasmine tea brings perfumed aromatics that make each sip interesting. This is a moderately easy cocktail to make—you're basically shaking and straining—though you will need to brew jasmine tea ahead of time and let it cool completely. It's perfect for impressing guests at a dinner party or enjoying as a pre-dinner aperitif when you want something refined and conversation-worthy. The delicate flavors pair beautifully with Japanese cuisine like sushi, sashimi, or tempura, but it also works surprisingly well alongside light seafood dishes, oysters, or even a simple cheese plate featuring mild, creamy selections.
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