Cherry Blossom Fizz: A Japanese-Inspired Cocktail for Two

Find a delightful and indulgent Cherry Blossom Fizz cocktail recipe, perfect for your next gathering or special occasion.

Time: Prep: 10 minutes Cook: N/A Total: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Difficulty: Advanced

Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired Cocktail

Allergens

None

2 oz Sake 1 oz Japanese plum wine (ume
shu) 1/2 oz Yuzu juice 1/2 oz Simple syrup 4 Cherries Edible chrysanthemum flowers for garnish

Begin by preparing the yuzu juice and simple syrup. In a small saucepan, heat the yuzu juice with sugar until it dissolves. Let it cool and store in a jar.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine sake, ume shu, yuzu syrup, and ice.
Shake vigorously for 15 20 seconds to ensure the flavors meld together.
Double strain the mixture into two elegant cocktail glasses.
Garnish with edible chrysanthemum flowers and cherries.

The delicate balance of flavors in this cocktail is meant to evoke the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms.

This cocktail is best enjoyed chilled and should be served immediately.

Ume-shu can be replaced with plum liqueur or apricot brandy. Sake can be substituted with mirin or dry sherry.

This cocktail can also be enjoyed in a wine glass, with the chrysanthemum flowers and cherries placed on a small plate alongside.

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Store yuzu syrup in a jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Freshness guaranteed for 2 days after preparation, when stored properly.

Place chrysanthemum flowers and cherries on top of the ice before pouring the cocktail mixture.

(Per serving) Calories: 180 kcal, Fat: 0g, Carbohydrates: 23g, Sugars: 17g, Protein: 0g, Sodium: 4mg.