【Recipe】Matcha Amazake Hot Rum
Hello everyone 😊 This is Keko from the Online Team!
Today, I’d love to share a warm winter drink that soothes both body and soul—a comforting matcha cocktail infused with fermented goodness.
Recipe/Matcha Amazake Hot Rum
A tender and aromatic matcha cocktail to ease into winter evenings.
This cozy drink blends the rich umami of premium matcha with the natural sweetness of amazake (a traditional Japanese fermented rice drink), and adds a touch of aromatic dark rum. It’s not overly sweet, but gently layered—perfect as a nightcap or even as a dessert drink.
When you want to slow down, this is the cup to reach for.
| Ingredients (for 1 cup) Premium Matcha: 2g (whisked with 60ml hot water) Amazake (unsweetened, rice-koji based): 80ml Milk or soy milk: 40ml Dark rum: 20ml Brown sugar or maple syrup: 1–2 teaspoons |
Instructions
1️⃣ Gently warm amazake and milk in a small saucepan over low heat until around 70°C (do not boil).
2️⃣ Turn off the heat and stir in the rum and sugar until dissolved.
3️⃣ Prepare the matcha separately and whisk it until frothy, then pour it into the warm amazake mix.
4️⃣ Pour into a cup and garnish with a sprinkle of matcha powder or cinnamon if desired.
Tips for the Best Flavor
Choose unsweetened amazake to fully appreciate the matcha’s nuanced bitterness.
Aromatic dark rum adds depth—just a little makes all the difference.
Use Premium Matcha for a richer, more grounding experience during colder months.
As winter deepens and the year winds down, time often feels like it moves a bit too fast.
This matcha amazake hot rum offers a pause—a moment to soften and recalibrate.
It’s not just about relaxing or healing.
It’s about being gently replenished, quietly content, and fully present in your own time.
Enjoy this little ritual on a chilly night.