Japanese Yuzu Cocktail (Yuzu Chuhai)

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    1

  • Calories

    194 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Japanese Yuzu Cocktail (Yuzu Chuhai)

Learn to make this refreshing Japanese yuzu cocktail called Yuzu Chuhai. Made with Japanese shochu, club soda, and yuzu citrus extract, it's one of my favorite beverages to enjoy on a warm day. Perfect for a backyard barbecue or summertime party.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup club soda (soda water)
  • ¼ cup shochu (any brand or type)
  • 1 Tbsp simple syrup recipe follows, homemade
  • 1 tsp yuzu juice extract
  • ice cubes
  • 1–2 tsp citron tea optional, Korean; aka yuja cha
  • lime (optional; can use lemon)

For the Simple Syrup

  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Gather all the ingredients. Combine ½ cup club soda, ¼ cup shochu, 1 Tbsp Homemade Simple Syrup, and 1 tsp yuzu juice (extract) in a glass and mix well.
  2. Add ice cubes and 1–2 tsp Korean citron tea (yuja cha) (optional) and mix well.
  3. Garnish with a slice of lime, and serve immediately.

To Make the Simple Syrup

  1. Bring ¼ cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Dissolve ½ cup sugar into the boiling water, stirring constantly. Once the sugar is dissolved completely, remove it from heat and let cool completely and thicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 37mg (2%) Potassium 30mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Potassium 30mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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