Aplos Cocktails

Green Tea No-jito By Pablo Madrigal Valdes, Spirits Specialist, IL/MN Ingredients: • 2 oz Matcha Green Tea • 1½ oz Aplos Ease • 1 oz Lime Juice • ½ oz Simple Syrup • 8 Mint Leaves • Soda Water, to top • Mint Sprig and Lime Wedge, for garnish Directions: 1. Cover 2 tsp powdered matcha green tea with hot water (not boiling, about 150 degrees) and stir well. Set aside to use in the cocktail. 2. Hold the mint in the palm of your hand and slap it to release the oils. Add the mint to a Collins glass and pour in Aplos Ease, matcha tea, lime juice, and simple syrup. 3. Squeeze the lime wedge into the drink, top with soda water and ice if needed. 4. Stir gently and finish with mint sprig garnish.