A chai’d up Matcha
Meet the Strawberry Matcha Chai Latte Cocktail, a creamy, iced drink that brings sweet strawberries, earthy matcha, and spiced chai into a perfect, yet unexpected harmony. It’s bold, cooling, and a little chaotic in the best way. Enjoy it as your morning coffee choice or a brunch cocktail with the addition of Vodka and coffee liqueur!
Why it Works:
This latte was born from my original Strawberry Matcha Chai-tini cocktail, I was craving something chilled and softened and made for everyday sipping.
The chai brings warmth with notes of cinnamon, cardamom, and clove.
The matcha adds a calm, grounding depth that cools down the spice.
Strawberry is the unexpected bridge, fruity and bright.
And oat milk ties it all together into a dreamy, balanced pour.
Recipe:
1.5 oz Vodka (optional)
1 oz Chai spice syrup or 2 oz brewed chai tea
2 oz Oat milk (whole milk also works well)
For the foam:
1 tbsp Strawberry pureè
2 tbsp Heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp Milk
Sweetener (optional)
For the matcha:
Make as directed- use about 1-1.5 oz for matcha layer
Method:
In a shaker, combine vodka (optional), chai syrup or brewed chai, milk of choice, and coffee liqueur (cocktail version)
Add ice and shake until chilled
Pour into a cocktail glass filled with ice
Matcha Layer: Whisk matcha until light and foamy then slowly pour over coffee cocktail
Strawberry foam: Froth all ingredients using a handheld frother or a blender until foam is light and airy and spoon or pour over the matcha layer
Optional garnish: Matcha powder, Edible flowers, strawberry slice
Cheers!
-Soni
