Blossoming Spring: A Japanese Vegetarian Sakura Mocktail
Find this enchanting Japanese mocktail perfect for a vegetarian diet during the spring season, filled with delicate sakura flavors and vibrant hues.
Allergens
N/A
Ingredients
- 4 oz fresh sakura tea
- 1 cup chilled sparkling water
- 3 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 oz sakura syrup
- 10 fresh sakura flowers, petals separated
- Lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the sakura tea over low heat until warm but not boiling. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a pitcher, combine the warmed sakura tea with the lemon juice and sakura syrup. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the sakura mixture into 4 glasses, filling each two thirds full. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water.
- Gently stir each glass and garnish with a twist of lemon and a few sakura petals.
Chef’s Insight
The perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, this mocktail highlights the versatility of sakura in creating delectable treats suitable for any occasion or season.
Notes
The sakura syrup can be made by steeping sakura petals in simple syrup for several hours or overnight to extract the floral essence. You can find fresh sakura flowers at Asian markets during springtime.