Grapefruit Matcha Tonic
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 time
- 6 min
- Cook time
- 2 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice ((about 2 to 3 pink grapefruits juiced))
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons prepared grapefruit syrup ((3TBSP = 1.5 fl oz))
- ½ cup tonic water (or more to your preference (½ c = 4 fl oz))
- 1 teaspoon universal grade matcha (or ceremonial grade matcha)
- ¼ cup water (room temperature or cool)
- Grapefruit slices ((optional for garnish))
- Ice (as needed)
Instructions
- 1
Make the grapefruit syrup:
- 2
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.*
- 3
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!
- 4
Make the grapefruit matcha tonic:
- 5
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.*
- 6
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.
- 7
Gently pour the matcha into the glass, over the tonic water. Repeat for more servings. Stir and enjoy!