Totoro’s Dream: Flawless Matcha Rum Cocktail
Aug 31, 2025
Totoro’s Dream is a matcha forward rum cocktail that feels both earthy and tropical. It brings the depth of matcha together with coconut and pineapple rum for a creamy, refreshing sip. It is playful without ever losing its polish.
We teamed up with @cocktails_with_mike to share this recipe. It is complex, fun and perfect for anyone ready to try something new.
What is a Totoro's Dream Cocktail?
Totoro’s Dream is a tropical matcha drink built on flavor balance. Matcha brings bitter earthiness. Coconut and pineapple rum bring bright sweetness. El Guapo Ginger Syrup and Orgeat Syrup add warmth, nuttiness and depth. Sake and pineapple juice lighten the texture. The result is smooth, lush and layered.
Ingredients for Your Totoro's Dream
- 1.25 oz coconut rum
- 2/3 oz pineapple rum
- 2/3 oz sake
- 2/3 oz pineapple juice
- .5 oz El Guapo™ Ginger Syrup
- .5 oz lime juice
- .5 oz Coco Lopez
- 1/3 oz El Guapo™ Orgeat Syrup
- Bar spoon of matcha powder
- Matcha powder, dehydrated pineapple, coconut & a matcha Pocky stick, for garnish
How to Make the Matcha Rum Cocktail
- Fill a shaker with ice. Add all ingredients.
- Shake until cold.
- Open pour into a snifter glass.
- Top with more crushed ice.
- Garnish with a matcha Pocky stick, dehydrated pineapple and shredded coconut.
Syrup Synergy for a Sophisticated Matcha Rum Cocktail
This cocktail works because the syrups carry the matcha and rum in the right direction. El Guapo Ginger Syrup adds spicy warmth that cuts through the creamy Coco Lopez. El Guapo Orgeat Syrup brings nutty floral depth that ties the tropical fruit together. The balance keeps the drink grounded while letting the matcha shine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why use sake in this cocktail?
Sake adds subtle rice flavor that supports the matcha and keeps the drink light. It lifts the tropical notes without stealing the spotlight.
Can I substitute the Coco Lopez?
You can use another cream of coconut. Coco Lopez has a thick, sweet consistency that sets the texture of the drink so expect a slight change.
What is the purpose of the El Guapo™ syrups?
Ginger Syrup adds spicy sweetness and complexity. Orgeat Syrup brings nutty floral depth. Together they balance the matcha, rum and citrus for a clean, memorable cocktail.
