Matcha Mint Shamrock Float

Serve up a new take on the coveted Shamrock drink by trying our trendy Matcha Mint Shamrock Float. The matcha gives you the perfect St. Patrick’s themed green hue while adding delicious earthy notes to a sweet drink, but the real star of the show is the Pure Peppermint Extract to bring in true-to-nature flavors.

Ingredients

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Matcha Mint Syrup

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon matcha powder
1 tablespoon Nielsen-Massey® Pure Vanilla Extract
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1/8 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Peppermint Extract
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Matcha Mint Shamrock Float

2-3 tablespoons matcha mint syrup
1/2 can seltzer water (6 ounces)
2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Directions

Matcha Mint Syrup

In a small pot, combine sugar, water and matcha powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking until all sugar is dissolved.

Remove from heat, stir in peppermint and vanilla extracts. Allow syrup to cool completely.

Matcha Mint Shamrock Float

Mix matcha syrup with seltzer water to make matcha soda. Put 2 scoops of ice cream in the bottom of a pint glass and pour matcha soda over ice cream. Garnish with matcha powder and/or fruits.

Notes:

Store leftover matcha syrup in an airtight container. Syrup can be used in matcha lattes, cocktails and other beverages
Recipe can be made with a dairy-free ice cream such as oat milk ice cream
Shake hack: add a dash of vanilla on the top of the finished drink for extra vanilla goodness

Matcha Mint Syrup

99 grams sugar
135 ml water
1 teaspoon matcha powder
1 tablespoon Nielsen-Massey® Pure Vanilla Extract
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1/8 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Peppermint Extract
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Matcha Mint Shamrock Float

2-3 tablespoons matcha mint syrup
1/2 can seltzer water (177 ml)
2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Directions

Matcha Mint Syrup

In a small pot, combine sugar, water and matcha powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking until all sugar is dissolved.

Remove from heat, stir in peppermint and vanilla extracts. Allow syrup to cool completely.

Matcha Mint Shamrock Float

Mix matcha syrup with seltzer water to make matcha soda. Put 2 scoops of ice cream in the bottom of a pint glass and pour matcha soda over ice cream. Garnish with matcha powder and/or fruits.

Notes:

Store leftover matcha syrup in an airtight container. Syrup can be used in matcha lattes, cocktails and other beverages
Recipe can be made with a dairy-free ice cream such as oat milk ice cream
Shake hack: add a dash of vanilla on the top of the finished drink for extra vanilla goodness