The Luminous Sakura Fizz – A Blossoming Twilight Delight

This enchanting sakura fizz, made with sake and yuzu juice, is a stunning Japanese cocktail perfect for special occasions. Find the complete recipe and tips on CookJunkie.com.

Time: Prep: 5 minutes - Cook: N/A - Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 1

Difficulty: Advanced

Cuisine: Japanese, Beverage

Allergens

Alcohol (contains sake)

Ingredients

2 oz Sake
1 oz Yuzu juice
0.5 oz Simple syrup
4 oz Sparkling water
Edible sakura flowers, for garnish
Ice cubes

Instructions

Begin by chilling the glass with ice, then discard the ice. In a cocktail shaker, combine sake, yuzu juice, and simple syrup. Shake well to ensure proper mixing. Fill a chilled cocktail glass with fresh ice. Strain the mixed liquid into the glass. Slowly pour sparkling water over the strained mixture while gently stirring. Top off the drink with an edible sakura flower for a touch of enchantment.

Chef’s Insight

To achieve the perfect balance of flavors, be sure to taste and adjust as necessary before serving.

Notes

The Luminous Sakura Fizz is a sophisticated and visually stunning cocktail perfect for any special occasion.

Substitutions

For a non-alcoholic version, replace sake with more sparkling water.

Alternative Preparations

Create a sakura-infused syrup for an even stronger flavor.

Alternative Methods

Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker without ice to emulsify the mixture before adding ice to the glass.

Best Storage Practice

Store sakura flowers in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Shelf Life

Freshness of sakura blossoms depends on their quality and storage, but typically lasts up to a week when kept refrigerated.

Plating Tips

Serve in a chilled cocktail glass, garnished with an edible sakura flower.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving: Calories 140, Fat 0g, Carbohydrates 6g, Sugar 3g, Protein 0g, Sodium 5mg