Cocktail recipe

Sakura Neon

Sakura Neon takes a Japanese-inspired direction, with floral delicacy, neon fruit and clean Japanese-style precision. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

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Sakura Neon

Description

Yuzu gives this gin cocktail a fragrant citrus lift, with a peel-like edge somewhere between mandarin and grapefruit. The sakura accent sits behind it as a gentle floral note, while gin keeps the finish distinctly botanical. Think of it as a scented, softer take on a gin martini.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Gin
  • 20 ml yuzu liqueur
  • 10 ml Sakura modifier
  • Ice
  • Twist, fruit

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving. Muddler – Useful for gently pressing herbs, fruit or sugar when building the drink.

Instructions

  1. Add the liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until the drink is properly chilled.
  3. Fine strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice or served straight up.
  4. Garnish to echo the main flavour and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
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.

Highball Glass
Highball Glass

A tall everyday glass for mixed drinks with ice and a longer pour.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

240–350 ml Tall cylindrical shape with room for ice and mixer.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy, Scotch Highball, Rum and Coke, Mojito variations.

Garnish: Good for wedges, spears, herbs, and long-drink garnishes.

Quick facts

5 minutes Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 alcohol units 255 kcal Fresh ice Mocktail
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