Following the successful launch of the unique La Tomato and La Yuzu Japanese liqueurs, Love Drinks has now completed the triad with the much-anticipated roll out of La Matcha Liqueur.
Produced in Tokyo by distinguished sake and shochu producer, Godo Shusei Co, the ‘La’ liqueur brand is widely respected throughout Japanese mixology and was developed and launched specifically due to demand from bartenders.
The latest La Matcha Liqueur sees the finest matcha tea from Uji, which is the birthplace of Japan’s iconic teas, delicately combined with a touch of Osaka sake and molasses based alcohol.
La Matcha Liqueur – 13% abv
An intense green in appearance, on the nose the liqueur offers those aromatic matcha tea aromas. Perfectly balancing the bitterness of the tea with the sweetness of the molasses, the liqueur is silky smooth and has a vibrant, lingering finish with satisfying herbal hints.
Showcasing Japanese originality, craftsmanship and provenance, the new La Matcha Liqueur is the perfect on-trend ingredient to create a wide selection of visually stunning and innovative serves.
Whether it’s a matcha twist on a Basil Smash, Piña Colada, Margarita, Gimlet, Mimosa, Mojito or even a boozy variation on a hot matcha latte, the new liqueur is immensely versatile, colourful and the perfect tool for creative mixologists.
With Japanese drinks such as sake increasingly being paired with food in high-end restaurants, the La Matcha Liqueur also offers fantastic food pairing credentials, working beautifully with ice cream, Japanese desserts such as mochi and dorayaki, savoury dishes and seafood (sashimi), plus foods with a spicy kick.
Samantha Burke, Managing Director of Love Drinks, commented: “The innovative La Liqueurs are hugely respected in the Japanese mixology scene and have quickly generated a following in the UK since launch. With matcha a key ingredient and trend these past few years, we expect this exquisite La Matcha Liqueur to drive some excitement and creativity on drink menus across the UK.”
The ‘La’ liqueur trio is part of the Ikigai Collection, which has been carefully curated by BBC Spirits.
About Love Drinks
Love Drinks is an independent import, distribution and marketing company for premium quality spirits, liqueurs and craft beers. Their portfolio represents quality, craft-distilled and family-owned brands that have a rich provenance, heritage and history.
Founded by Kirsty Loveday BEM in 2007, Love Drinks represent Abelha Organic Cachaça, The Bitter Truth Cocktail Range of Bitters and Liqueurs, Conker Distillery, Einstök Icelandic Craft Beers, Goslings Bermuda Rums, Hernö Gins, Ron Matusalem, The Ikigai Collection from BBC Spirits, Puerto De Indias, Virtuous Spirits, White Heron Drinks and the Recuerdo and ZIGNUM® Mezcal Brands.
Love Drinks pioneered Love Well – an initiative to help the health and wellbeing of people working in the hospitality industry. The company was named Drinks Business Drinks Distributor of the Year in 2019.
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