Name: Kyoto Moonrise Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 60 ml Junmai sake; 20 ml Yuzu juice; 25 ml Cucumber juice; 10 ml Simple Syrup

Kyoto Moonrise

Description

Sake, yuzu and cucumber give this short shaken drink a clean, citrus-led character, with just enough syrup to soften the sharp edges. Shake and strain for a cold, well-mixed finish.

Ingredients

60 ml Junmai sake
20 ml Yuzu juice
25 ml Cucumber juice
10 ml Simple Syrup

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Used in the recipe method Fine Mesh Strainer – Used in the recipe method

Instructions

Prepare the serving glass. Use fresh ice for a rocks, highball or wine-glass serve; chill stemware for a drink served without ice.
Measure 60 ml Junmai sake, 20 ml Yuzu juice, 25 ml Cucumber juice, 10 ml Simple Syrup into a shaker with plenty of ice.
Shake for 12–15 seconds, then strain into the prepared glass.
Finish with the suggested garnish and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass (recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 6.4% ABV 0.9 units Cubed ice Batch friendly

Kyoto Moonrise recipe.