Lemon Chu-hai
Directions
- 1Add equal parts sugar and lemon peel to a vessel.
- 2Mix the sugar and lemon peel.
- 3Let the mixture sit out for about 24 hours.
- 4Strain the oleosaccharum.
- 5Peel another lemon, reserving the peels in the freezer.
- 6Add equal parts freshly squeezed lemon juice by volume to the oleosaccharum.
- 7Stir to incorporate.
- 8Add more lemon juice to taste to make the lemon cordial.
- 9To serve, add an ice sphere to a tall glass.
- 10Add 1.5 ounces of shochu to the glass.
- 11Add 0.75 ounces of the lemon cordial to the glass.
- 12Add a few drops of saline solution.
- 13Stir to chill the cocktail.
- 14Top it off with some soda water.
- 15Express a lemon peel for garnish.
Ingredients
- lemon peels
- sugar
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1.5 oz shochu
- 0.75 oz lemon cordial
- 2 drops saline solution
- soda water
- lemon peel
Equipment
freezervesselstrainertall glassice sphere
Tips
- The cordial can be extended to other citrus fruits, though acid adjustment may be necessary.
- Mix gently to incorporate soda.
- Express a lemon peel for more citrus goodness.
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