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Sakura Blossom Delight: A Gluten-Free Japanese Cocktail

This exquisite, gluten-free Japanese cocktail recipe captures the essence of springtime with its delicate sakura flavors. Enjoy a taste of serenity with the Sakura Blossom Delight, perfect for special occasions or just to celebrate the beauty of nature.

πŸ•’ Prep: 10 minutes Cook: N/A Total: 10 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Japanese

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 1. 60ml cherry blossom
  • infused gin 2. 30ml sakura liqueur 3. 45ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 4. 30ml organic agave syrup 5. 15ml yuzu juice 6. 10ml egg white 7. Fresh sakura flowers, for garnish 8. Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the cherry blossom infused gin, sakura liqueur, lemon juice, agave syrup, yuzu juice, and egg white.
  2. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds to ensure a smooth, frothy texture.
  3. Fill two glasses with ice cubes and strain the cocktail mixture into each glass.
  4. Garnish with fresh sakura flowers, allowing their delicate petals to dance in the air above the glass's surface.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this delightful drink is balancing the flavors - the subtle sweetness of sakura should never overpower the gin's botanicals.

Notes

This cocktail is best enjoyed chilled and immediately after preparation.

Cultural or Historical Background

Sakura, or cherry blossoms, symbolize the fleeting beauty of life in Japanese culture. This cocktail honors that tradition with its blend of delicate and ephemeral flavors.