Matcha Green Russian

Ingredients

• 2 cup milk
• 2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoon Numi Citrus Matcha
• 1 bean vanilla (halved & scraped)
• 2 cup vodka
• 1 quart fresh cream
• ice

Directions

1. 1Create a matcha green tea liqueur.
2. 2Add 2 cups of whole milk, 2 cups of sugar, the vanilla bean (seeds and pod), and 3 tablespoons of Numi Citrus Matcha to a small pot.
3. 3Warm the mixture over a medium low heat and whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved and all ingredients are combined (except the vanilla bean pod).
4. 4Remove from heat and remove the pod. Let the mixture cool for about 30 minutes.
5. 5Transfer the green tea mixture to a pitcher and add in 2 cups of vodka. Mix well.
6. 6Overfill an old fashioned glass with ice.
7. 7Add 2 parts matcha green tea liqueur and then float about 1 part fresh cream over the top.
8. 8Dust with some of the matcha powder. Makes about 6 cocktails.