Clarified milk punches are the craze of the cocktail world. Here we use the technique to create an unexpectedly clear matcha latte mocktail. The clarification process removes the solids and any undissolved matcha powder, leaving a smooth, crystal-clear drink behind with all the flavor intact. (Please note: While clarified punches with alcohol can be kept in the refrigerator indefinitely, this one will last about a week in the fridge)
Iced Matcha Latte
Serves: 1
- 1 teaspoon culinary-grade matcha
- 2 Tablespoons 1:1 simple syrup or sweetener to taste
- 1-1/2 cups milk of choice
- Whisk matcha into 1⁄4 cup hot water. Add simple syrup or sweetener and whisk in another 1⁄4 cup cool water.
- Using a frother, foam your milk in a tall glass. Add ice.
- Pour matcha mixture over milk. Stir to combine.
- To make this hot, add 1⁄2 cup of hot water to matcha and warm your milk before frothing.