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Sakura Blossom Dream Cocktail

Find the perfect blend of floral and botanical flavors with this enchanting sakura blossom dream cocktail recipe.

πŸ•’ Prep Time: 5 minutes - Cook Time: None - Total Time: 5 minutes
🍽 Servings: 1 serving
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Japanese

Allergens

Alcohol (Gin)

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz sakura liqueur
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Sakura petals, for garnish
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, sakura liqueur, lemon juice, and honey. Shake well to mix.
  2. Fill a glass with ice and strain the mixture into it.
  3. Garnish with sakura petals and serve.

Chef’s Insight

The delicate nature of sakura blossoms inspires a gentle hand in crafting this cocktail, ensuring each ingredient shines through with care and respect.

Notes

For a more robust sakura flavor, steep a few sakura petals in the gin before shaking.

Cultural or Historical Background

Sakura, or cherry blossoms, are a symbol of transience in Japanese culture, often used to represent the fleeting nature of life and beauty. This cocktail aims to capture that essence in a glass.