Ingredients

  • 2 ozsake
  • 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 sake/vodka).
  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 Originally made with shōchū and soda, fruit-flavored versions exploded in popularity.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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