How to Make a Yuzu Lemon Drop
The traditional lemon drop is a sweet and sour concoction that has many different variations. The Yuzu Lemon Drop is a Japanese version of the cocktail that utilizes the citrus flavor of the yuzu fruit. A simple sugar recipe follows the Yuzu Lemon Drop instructions so that you can make your own syrup. So, grab your shakers and let the cocktail mixing begin. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 1 1/2 oz. Vodka
- 1 tsp. Yuzu juice
- 1 tsp. Simple syrup
- Ice as desired
- Sanding sugar
- Martini glass
- Cocktail shaker
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- Saucepan
Instructions
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Yuzu Lemon Drop Recipe
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Pour the simple syrup, yuzu juice, and vodka into a shaker. Add ice as desired.
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Shake until the container is very cold to the touch or until condensation forms on the outside.
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Strain the liquid into a sugar rimmed martini glass.
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Garnish with a horizontally sliced lemon wheel.
Making Simple Syrup
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Place the water and the sugar into a saucepan.
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Bring the mixture to a boil. Let it cook until clear.
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Remove from the heat and let cool.
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Place the simple syrup in a storage container, and the container into refrigerator until needed.
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Tips & Warnings
Sanding sugar is a large granule sugar used for baking and also for decorating baked goods.
Add more citrus flavor by infusing the simple syrup with yuzu or lemon zest. Add one tsp. to the mixture before placing it in the refrigerator. Let it sit for at least two days before using.
The hot simple sugar syrup is extremely hot. Exercise extreme caution when transferring it from the saucepan into the storage container.
