Lemon Chu-hai

1440 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add equal parts sugar and lemon peel to a vessel.
  2. 2Add equal parts sugar and lemon peel to a vessel.
  3. 3Add equal parts sugar and lemon peel to a vessel.
  4. 4Mix the sugar and lemon peel.
  5. 5Mix the sugar and lemon peel.
  6. 6Mix the sugar and lemon peel.
  7. 7Let the mixture sit out for about 24 hours.
  8. 8Let the mixture sit out for about 24 hours.
  9. 9Let the mixture sit out for about 24 hours.
  10. 10Strain the oleosaccharum.
  11. 11Strain the oleosaccharum.
  12. 12Strain the oleosaccharum.
  13. 13Peel another lemon, reserving the peels in the freezer.
  14. 14Peel another lemon, reserving the peels in the freezer.
  15. 15Peel another lemon, reserving the peels in the freezer.
  16. 16Add equal parts freshly squeezed lemon juice by volume to the oleosaccharum.
  17. 17Add equal parts freshly squeezed lemon juice by volume to the oleosaccharum.
  18. 18Add equal parts freshly squeezed lemon juice by volume to the oleosaccharum.
  19. 19Stir to incorporate.
  20. 20Stir to incorporate.
  21. 21Stir to incorporate.
  22. 22Add more lemon juice to taste to make the lemon cordial.
  23. 23Add more lemon juice to taste to make the lemon cordial.
  24. 24Add more lemon juice to taste to make the lemon cordial.
  25. 25To serve, add an ice sphere to a tall glass.
  26. 26To serve, add an ice sphere to a tall glass.
  27. 27To serve, add an ice sphere to a tall glass.
  28. 28Add 1.5 ounces of shochu to the glass.
  29. 29Add 1.5 ounces of shochu to the glass.
  30. 30Add 1.5 ounces of shochu to the glass.
  31. 31Add 0.75 ounces of the lemon cordial to the glass.
  32. 32Add 0.75 ounces of the lemon cordial to the glass.
  33. 33Add 0.75 ounces of the lemon cordial to the glass.
  34. 34Add a few drops of saline solution.
  35. 35Add a few drops of saline solution.
  36. 36Add a few drops of saline solution.
  37. 37Stir to chill the cocktail.
  38. 38Stir to chill the cocktail.
  39. 39Stir to chill the cocktail.
  40. 40Top it off with some soda water.
  41. 41Top it off with some soda water.
  42. 42Top it off with some soda water.
  43. 43Express a lemon peel for garnish.
  44. 44Express a lemon peel for garnish.
  45. 45Express a lemon peel for garnish.

Ingredients

  • lemon peels
  • lemon peels
  • lemon peels
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1.5 oz shochu
  • 1.5 oz shochu
  • 1.5 oz shochu
  • 0.75 oz lemon cordial
  • 0.75 oz lemon cordial
  • 0.75 oz lemon cordial
  • 2 drops saline solution
  • 2 drops saline solution
  • 2 drops saline solution
  • soda water
  • soda water
  • soda water
  • lemon peel
  • lemon peel
  • 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.