Celestial Yuzu Mocktail

Allergens

None (except for potential allergies to yuzu or sake)

Ingredients

• 1. 1 cup freshly squeezed yuzu juice (approximately 3
• 4 yuzu) 2. 2 cups sparkling water 3. 1/2 cup homemade simple syrup (sugar and water) 4. 1/4 cup sake 5. 1/4 cup lemongrass
• infused syrup 6. Ice cubes 7. Fresh yuzu zest, for garnish

Instructions

1. Begin by crafting a lemongrass infused syrup. Combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan, heat until the sugar dissolves, then add sliced lemongrass. Allow to cool and steep for at least 30 minutes before straining out the lemongrass.
2. In a large pitcher, combine yuzu juice, sparkling water, simple syrup, and lemongrass infused syrup. Stir gently to mix.
3. Pour in the sake and give the mixture another gentle stir.
4. Fill each glass with ice cubes, pour the celestial yuzu mocktail over the ice, and garnish with a delicate sprinkle of fresh yuzu zest. Raise your glass to the stars.

Chef’s Insight

Yuzu is a citrus fruit native to Japan, adding a unique and delicate flavor to the mocktail.

Notes

Adjust the alcohol content by using more or less sake, or replacing it with a non-alcoholic alternative.