Summer Breeze - Kunpu

In Japanese kunpu is the breeze that wafts in during the early summer months, carrying with it the aroma of just opened leaves. The main ingredient is matcha, a powdered green tea used in the tea ceremony. It has beautiful color as well as certain bitterness and depth. You can purchase matcha from Japanese markets or online. I like using brand specially used for cooking/baking/drinks as shown on the photo. If you prefer your drinks stiff, you can skip club soda. I enjoy both ways. If you need info on where to obtain matcha, you can zmail me.

• Ready In: 3 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 3⁄4-1  teaspoon  green tea powder (matcha)
• 2  fluid ounces vodka or 2  fluid ounces vanilla vodka
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice or 1  teaspoon lime juice
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 2  fluid ounces  club soda or 2  fluid ounces seltzer water
• 5 -6  ice cubes

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients into a shaker and shake 7 or 8 times.
2. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.