Ingredients

  • 2 ozsake
  • 1 ozyuzu syrup
  • ½ ozfresh lemon juice
  • 🍋Yuzu peel or lemon twist(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Add shochu (or vodka), yuzu juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  4. 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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