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Sakura Blossom Fizz Cocktail

Find recipes for a delicious and fragrant Japanese cocktail that captures the essence of springtime with sakura blossoms, umami-infused sake, and lychee liqueur.

πŸ•’ Prep - 5 min, Cook - N/A, Total - 5 min
🍽 Servings: 1 (Scalable)
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Japanese

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 2 oz umami
  • infused sake
  • 1 oz lychee liqueur
  • 0.5 oz yuzu juice
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • Sakura blossoms for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the sake, lychee liqueur, and yuzu juice.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Top with sparkling water and garnish with sakura blossoms.

Chef’s Insight

To infuse the sake with umami flavors, soak dried shiitake mushrooms or seaweed in the sake for 30 minutes before straining.

Notes

Serve chilled for the best experience.

Cultural or Historical Background

Sakura blossoms are a symbol of spring and transience in Japanese culture, inspiring this cocktail's delicate and ephemeral nature.