Lemon Chu-hai

1d
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add equal parts sugar and lemon peel to a vessel.
  2. 2Mix the sugar and lemon peel.
  3. 3Let the mixture sit out for about 24 hours.
  4. 4Strain the oleosaccharum.
  5. 5Peel another lemon, reserving the peels in the freezer.
  6. 6Add equal parts freshly squeezed lemon juice by volume to the oleosaccharum.
  7. 7Stir to incorporate.
  8. 8Add more lemon juice to taste to make the lemon cordial.
  9. 9To serve, add an ice sphere to a tall glass.
  10. 10Add 1.5 ounces of shochu to the glass.
  11. 11Add 0.75 ounces of the lemon cordial to the glass.
  12. 12Add a few drops of saline solution.
  13. 13Stir to chill the cocktail.
  14. 14Top it off with some soda water.
  15. 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.