Cloud Nine
If there is one ingredient taking the drinks world by storm this summer, it is matcha. From speciality cafés to cocktail bars, this vibrant green tea has become one of the season’s biggest trends thanks to its earthy flavour, striking colour and versatility. While it is most commonly enjoyed in lattes, bartenders have been experimenting with matcha in cocktails and one pairing has stood out in particular – tequila. The fresh, crisp character of a quality blanco tequila complements matcha beautifully, creating a cocktail that is refreshing, balanced and surprisingly easy to enjoy.
Our Cloud Nine is a light and modern take on the classic Paloma. Fresh lime, tequila and pink grapefruit soda come together to create a bright citrus base, while a silky matcha foam adds a smooth, earthy finish. A Tajín rim ties everything together with a subtle chilli-lime kick, making every sip refreshing and full of flavour.
So, we won’t keep you waiting any longer, here’s our Cloud Nine!
Ingredients
50ml Blanco Tequila
15ml Fresh lime juice
10ml Agave syrup
Pink grapefruit soda, to top (approximately 75ml)
Tajín, for the rim
Ice
Matcha Foam
50ml Aquafaba
1 tsp Matcha powder
10ml Vanilla syrup
Method
Rim a highball glass with sugar syrup and coat the rim with Tajín.
Fill the glass with ice.
Add the tequila, lime juice and agave syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
Give it a good shake & pour to the prepared glass.
Top with pink grapefruit soda and gently stir to combine.
In a small jug, combine the aquafaba, matcha powder and vanilla syrup. Using a handheld milk frother, whisk until thick, light and fluffy.
Carefully spoon the matcha foam over the cocktail.
Final Sip.