Elderflower Pear Matcha Tonic

Published January 23, 2026

Trends Floral pears, Tonic elegance, Matcha, Delicate bubbles, Garden tonics, Cold

Skill Level 3/5

Serve Cold

Ingredients

Elderflower Pear Base	150 ml
Pear Nectar	100 ml
Elderflower Cordial	50 ml
Pear Vinegar (for tang)	10 ml
Cold Whisked Matcha (Made with Yūzen Matcha Powder)	50 ml
Tonic Water	100 ml
Ice	As needed
Garnish — Pear Fan	1
Yūzen Matcha Powder	4 g
Water	50–60 g

Tools

Shaker
Glass

To-Do List

For the cold whisked matcha (1 portion):

1. Sift 4g of matcha into your chawan

2. Add 10-15g of water to the chawan

3. Whisk and Incorporate water until a clumpless, smooth paste (koicha) is formed

4. Add Remaining water (Total Volume = 50-60g)

5. Whisk using the 60-20-10 method:

* 60 sec Vigorous “M” or “W” motions, whisk touching the chawan

* 20 sec slow W motions, whisk between the chawan and matcha surface

* 10 sec gentle surface taps for microfoam

For the drink:

1. Shake elderflower pear base with ice

2. Strain into glass over ice

3. Float cold whisked matcha

4. Top with tonic water