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Cherry Blossom Snowball Mocktails

A delightful and elegant cherry blossom snowball mocktail recipe that brings the beauty of Japanese cherry blossoms to your glass.

πŸ•’ Prep: 15 minutes - Cook: N/A - Total: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Japanese

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 2 cups soda water
  • 1 cup cherry blossom simple syrup (recipe below)
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • Fresh cherry blossoms for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the soda water, cherry blossom simple syrup, and lemon juice. Stir gently to mix.
  2. Fill six tall glasses with ice cubes and pour the mocktail mixture over the ice.
  3. Garnish each glass with fresh cherry blossoms, allowing their delicate petals to dance on the surface of the drink.

Chef’s Insight

The delicate balance of sweet and tart in this mocktail reflects the essence of springtime.

Notes

Fresh cherry blossoms may be subbed with edible flowers or maraschino cherries for garnish.

Cultural or Historical Background

This drink pays homage to Japan's beautiful cherry blossom season and the tradition of enjoying these blossoms during picnics and gatherings.