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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- ½ cup club soda (soda water)
- ¼ cup shochu (any brand or type)
- 1 Tbsp Homemade Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
- 1 tsp yuzu juice (extract)
- Ice cubes
- 1–2 tsp Korean citron tea (yuja cha) (optional)
- lime (optional; can use lemon)
For the Simple Syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
Instructions
- 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.
- Add ice cubes and 1–2 tsp Korean citron tea (yuja cha) (optional) and mix well.
- Garnish with a slice of lime, and serve immediately.
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To Make the Simple Syrup
- 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
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
% 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.