Yuzu Martini
A bright and refreshing cocktail featuring tart yuzu juice, Japanese gin or vodka, and a twist of lemon.
Servings: 1
Calories: 172kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Bartender's spoon or long stirer (a cooking chopstick would work well)
- Cocktail strainer
- chilled martini glass
- Measuring jigger
Ingredients
- 50 ml Roku Gin or Haku Vodka
- 12.5 ml Tosa Yuzu Juice
- 12.5 ml Dry Vermouth
- 12.5 ml Cointreau
Garnish
- Lemon twist
Instructions
- Chill your cocktail shaker and fill it with ice.
- Add gin or vodka, yuzu juice, vermouth, and Cointreau.
- Stir well using a bar spoon or cocktail stirrer.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
- Serve immediately while ice-cold.
Notes
Yuzu juice:
If you cannot find fresh yuzu, bottled yuzu juice works perfectly. Look for unsweetened 100% yuzu juice for the best flavour balance. Spirit choice:
This cocktail works beautifully with both vodka and gin. Vodka creates a cleaner, citrus-forward drink, while gin adds botanical depth. Balance the flavour:
Yuzu can vary in tartness. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding a little more simple syrup if needed. Chill everything:
For the best texture and flavour, chill your glass and ingredients before mixing. This keeps the martini crisp and refreshing. Shake properly:
Shake with ice for at least 10 to 15 seconds to fully chill and slightly dilute the drink for a smooth finish. Glassware:
Serve in a chilled martini glass for a classic presentation, or use a coupe glass as an alternative. Garnish ideas:
Try a strip of lemon peel, yuzu zest, or a thin slice of citrus to enhance aroma. Make it ahead:
You can pre-mix the liquid ingredients and store them in the fridge for a few hours. Shake with ice just before serving.
If you cannot find fresh yuzu, bottled yuzu juice works perfectly. Look for unsweetened 100% yuzu juice for the best flavour balance. Spirit choice:
This cocktail works beautifully with both vodka and gin. Vodka creates a cleaner, citrus-forward drink, while gin adds botanical depth. Balance the flavour:
Yuzu can vary in tartness. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding a little more simple syrup if needed. Chill everything:
For the best texture and flavour, chill your glass and ingredients before mixing. This keeps the martini crisp and refreshing. Shake properly:
Shake with ice for at least 10 to 15 seconds to fully chill and slightly dilute the drink for a smooth finish. Glassware:
Serve in a chilled martini glass for a classic presentation, or use a coupe glass as an alternative. Garnish ideas:
Try a strip of lemon peel, yuzu zest, or a thin slice of citrus to enhance aroma. Make it ahead:
You can pre-mix the liquid ingredients and store them in the fridge for a few hours. Shake with ice just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cocktail | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.02mg
