Mixing matcha with Sprite results in refreshing, energizing lemon-lime soda that makes a great afternoon pick-me up. Top it with cold foam, or experiment with fruit purees and syrups to make it your own.
When Sprite matcha started popping up all over my feed, I’ll admit I was skeptical at first.
But then I thought about it – I love a matcha tonic, using Sprite instead isn’t too different. It adds a bit of extra sweetness and some lovely lemon and lime notes.
Usually if I need caffeine in the afternoon, I’m making a Red Bull Italian soda. But on a recent hot day, I was craving something a bit lighter and decided to give the matcha Sprite trend a try. Wow! I was immediately hooked.
It only takes a few minutes to put together and there’s endless ways to customize it. Sometimes I make a Shirley temple version, other times I like to add a flavored cold foam.
Let me know how you like making yours in the comments, so I can give it a try next time I have one!
Ingredients
- Soda – Use Sprite or your favorite lemon-lime soda.
- Matcha – I recommend using a latte or ceremonial grade matcha. Encha is one of my favorite brands.
- Optional – Lemon and lime slices as a garnish.
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Tips
- Instead of simply brewing the matcha in water, you can make a creamy matcha cloud and put it on top of the Sprite.
- Try adding fruit purees and boba to the soda. My favorites are strawberry puree, coconut syrup, or mango popping boba pearls.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime and lemon to the Sprite for an extra citrus punch. It really compliments and balances out the earthy taste of the matcha!
If you are a fan of this drink, you’ll probably also like this cherry coke espresso float. It offers a bit more caffeine and is extra indulgent because of the vanilla bean cold foam.
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Sprite Matcha
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Matcha powder, (approximately 2 grams)
- 2 ounces Water, (60 ml)
- 6 ounces Sprite
Instructions
- Heat water to 160°F and pour over matcha. Use a matcha whisk and whisk until smooth.
- Fill a glass with ice and add the Sprite. Slowly pour the matcha over the top.
- Garnish with a lemon or lime slice if desired and enjoy!
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