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