Matcha Ginger Beer Mocktail
on Mar 07, 2026
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This sparkling mocktail pairs matcha with ginger beer (a ginger soda). I wouldn’t have believed it was good until I tried it. This unique combination of flavors is surprisingly delicious and so refreshing!
Matcha + Ginger Beer
Matcha and ginger beer are fantastic together. I couldn’t believe how good it was until I took the first sip. You HAVE to make this. It’s so good.
Even though ginger beer has the word beer in it, it’s actually contains NO alcohol at all. Ginger beer is a carbonated soda and it tastes more intense and not as sweet as ginger ale. But, if you have ginger ale, you can use that too instead of ginger beer and it’ll still taste delicious.
Note from Jee
I had planned on making this matcha ginger beer from scratch for this drink, but the minute I read that it takes 2-3 days to make, I noped it out of there.
Instead, I tried a bunch of different store-bought ginger beers and the ones I like the most are Fever Tree, Reeds (Original, not Extra) and Regatta. They’re not cloyingly sweet with a nice ginger kick.
Ingredient Notes
- Matcha: Get one that’s a bright green in the $35-50 range. The better the matcha quality, the brighter the green. The bright green in this drink is really what makes it stand out so avoid matcha under $20, which will give you a dull green color.
- Ginger beer: Use your favorite ginger beer or ginger ale. I’m using Regatta ginger beer.
For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Sift matcha using a mesh strainer into a bowl.
Sifting matcha is key to preventing clumps.
Step 2: Add a little ginger beer into the sifted matcha and mix to create a matcha concentrate.
I’m using my matcha whisk, but if you don’t have one, use a spoon to mix. No need to vigorously whisk for this. Just a slow, half circle motion is enough to mix the matcha with the ginger beer.
Step 3: Pour matcha concentrate into a tall glass.
Step 4: Top with ginger beer.
It’ll fizz right away so pour slowly. Once you stop pouring the ginger beer, the drink will start to settle a bit with the bottom becoming increasingly more green.
Make it a Float
If you want to take this drink to the next level, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you’ve got yourself a decadent matcha ice cream float.
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If you tried this Matcha Ginger Beer recipe, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star rating and let me know how you like it in the comments below.
Matcha Ginger Beer Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1 bottle ginger beer
- 1 teaspoon matcha
Instructions
- Sift matcha using a mesh strainer into a bowl. Sifting matcha is key to preventing clumps.
- Add 4 tablespoons of ginger beer into the sifted matcha and mix to create a matcha concentrate. If you don't have a matcha whisk, use a spoon to mix. No need to vigorously whisk for this. Just a slow, half circle motion is enough to mix the matcha with the ginger beer.
- Pour matcha concentrate into a tall glass. Top with ginger beer. It'll fizz right away so pour slowly. Once you stop pouring the ginger beer, the drink will start to settle a bit with the bottom becoming increasingly more green.
Notes
- Get matcha that’s a bright green in the $35-50 range. The better the matcha quality, the brighter the green. The bright green in this drink is really what makes it stand out so avoid matcha under $20, which will give you a dull green color.
- If you don’t have ginger beer, you can use ginger ale.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Thanks for reminding us about this. I enjoy this one so much. So easy and tasty.
Addicted! When I chose to adopt a meat-free eating habits coffee sours in my stomach. I miss it, terribly. Insert Matcha. Except I don’t like adding so much sweetener. So while waiting for buckwheat to cook, o started searching matcha on Pinterest. You post gave me hope. When I realized there was a bottle of ginger beer in the fridge… my first sip was knee collapsingly delicious. Cannot wait to sip this all day long! ps, it’s St Patrick’s day! Could not have been better timing!
Thanks for linking to my ginger beer! Your matcha green tea ginger beer sounds super delicious!
Hi Bintu, you ginger beer drink recipe looks perfect for the summer!