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Yuzu Whisky Sour

Electric floral Japanese yuzu citrus sharpening smooth malt whisky beneath a satin foam cap.

Whiskey Dry & Wet Shaken Served up 4 min · 20% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Thin citrus peel coin

Smooth Blended or Malt Whisky 60 ml
Pure Yuzu Juice 15 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 10 ml
Simple Syrup 22.5 ml
Fresh Egg White 15 ml

Preparation

Dry-shake whisky, yuzu juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white vigorously for 12 seconds.
Add cold ice cubes and shake hard for 12 seconds.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: No bottled yuzu juice? Combine 15 ml lemon + 5 ml lime + 10 ml pink grapefruit/mandarin juice with grated tangerine or grapefruit zest—a dead-ringer for yuzu!

Whisky or Bourbon 60 ml
Fresh Lemon + Lime + Splash Grapefruit/Mandarin Juice 25 ml
Sugar Syrup (1:1) 22.5 ml
Grapefruit Peel Strip (shaken in jar) 1 slice

At-Home Steps

Shake whisky, mixed citrus juices, sugar syrup, and a grapefruit peel strip hard with ice for 15 seconds.
Strain into a chilled stemmed glass.
Garnish with citrus zest.

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How do you make Yuzu Whisky Sour at home with everyday ingredients?

No bottled yuzu juice? Combine 15 ml lemon + 5 ml lime + 10 ml pink grapefruit/mandarin juice with grated tangerine or grapefruit zest—a dead-ringer for yuzu! Ingredients: 60 ml Whisky or Bourbon, 25 ml Fresh Lemon + Lime + Splash Grapefruit/Mandarin Juice, 22.5 ml Sugar Syrup (1:1), 1 slice Grapefruit Peel Strip (shaken in jar). Steps: Shake whisky, mixed citrus juices, sugar syrup, and a grapefruit peel strip hard with ice for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled stemmed glass. Garnish with citrus zest.

What is the full craft bar specification for Yuzu Whisky Sour?

Yuzu Whisky Sour (Whiskey, 20% ABV) is prepared dry & wet shaken with served up and garnished with thin citrus peel coin. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) Smooth Blended or Malt Whisky, 15 ml (1/2 oz) Pure Yuzu Juice, 10 ml (1/3 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Simple Syrup, 15 ml (1/2 oz) Fresh Egg White.