Ingredients

  • 2 ozshochu(barley or sweet potato, or substitute vodka)
  • 4 ozclub soda
  • ½ ozfresh lemon juice
  • ½ ozsimple syrup
  • 🍋Lemon slice(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add shochu (or substitute vodka if unavailable).
  3. Add fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.
  4. Top with cold soda water.
  5. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Garnish with a lemon slice.

📜 History

Chu-Hi, short for "shōchū highball," emerged in post-war Tokyo as an affordable, refreshing drink. Originally made with shōchū and soda, fruit-flavored versions exploded in popularity. Today, canned chu-hi in flavors like lemon, grapefruit, and grape dominate Japanese convenience stores and vending machines. The drink represents Japan's genius for creating delightful, accessible beverages.

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