Ingredients
- 2 ozshochu(barley-based preferred)
- ¾ ozyuzu juice
- ½ ozsimple syrup
- ¼ ozfresh lemon juice
- 🍋Yuzu peel or lemon twist(garnish)
Instructions
- Add shochu, yuzu juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with yuzu peel or a lemon twist.
📜 History
The Yuzu Sour capitalizes on Japan's beloved yuzu citrus, a fragrant fruit integral to Japanese cuisine. This izakaya staple combines shochu or vodka with yuzu juice and syrup, creating a perfectly balanced sour with yuzu's distinctive floral-citrus character. As yuzu has gained international recognition, this drink has become a gateway to Japanese drinking culture.
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