Creamy Vanilla Matcha Cloud (Luxurious Mocktail)
By Brock Shillington
Silky, lightly sweet, and smooth like a dessert cocktail - but clean and alcohol-free. Think matcha latte meets elevated nightcap.
Ingredients (1 serving)
1 tsp everyday matcha
2 oz warm (not boiling) water
2 oz full-fat coconut milk (or barista oat milk)
1 oz vanilla almond milk (or regular milk)
½–¾ oz maple syrup (to taste)
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Ice
Pinch of sea salt
Optional garnish: whipped coconut cream + light matcha dusting
Instructions
Whisk matcha with warm water until smooth and frothy.
In a shaker, add coconut milk, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and ice.
Shake well until chilled and lightly foamy.
Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
Slowly pour the matcha over top and gently stir (or leave slightly layered).
Top with a small spoon of whipped coconut cream and dust with matcha.
Elevated Variations
Creamy Pistachio: Add ½ tsp pistachio butter to the shaker.
White Chocolate Matcha: Melt 1 tsp white chocolate into the warm matcha before pouring.
Strawberries & Cream: Add ½ oz strawberry purée for a soft pink swirl.
Protein Glow: Blend instead of shake and add collagen or vanilla protein.