Yuzu Sake Spritz

Fresh, sparkling, and full of citrus: this Yuzusake Spritz is made for sunny days. Yuzusake is delicious when served well-chilled on its own, perhaps with ice, but it’s also perfect for cocktails. This spritz beautifully highlights the fresh and aromatic character of yuzu. For an extra zesty and aromatic twist, try adding some finely grated fresh young ginger from our own greenhouse. Or try the gin version, which you’ll find in the tips at the bottom of the page. Cheers!

Ingredients

• 60 ml yuzu sake
• 90 ml of prosecco
• 30 ml yuzu soda (we use the one from Something&Nothing) or something similar, such as sparkling water with a hint of lemon.

Extra (optional)

• ice cubes
• a slice of yuzu (from our own greenhouse when in season) or lemon
• a little grated fresh young ginger from our own greenhouse (when in season)

Preparation

1. Fill a nice glass generously with ice and pour the yuzusake over it.
2. Optional: Add the finely grated fresh ginger. You can strain the ginger partially or completely, depending on whether you like pulp (and how much) in your drink. Because our young, fresh ginger is extra juicy and contains no stringy fibers, it’s perfect for a drink like this: no annoying texture and plenty of zesty juice! Stir the ginger briefly into the yuzusake.
3. Pour in the prosecco. Pour it slowly down the inside of the glass to preserve as much carbonation as possible.
4. Top it off with the yuzu soda.
5. Stir very gently once from the bottom to the top using a bar spoon or a straw. Don't stir too much—you want to keep the bubbles.
6. Garnish with a slice of yuzu or lemon, if desired, and serve immediately!

Tips

Would you prefer something a little lighter? Add some extra yuzu soda.

A more intense yuzu flavor? Use a little more yuzusake.

A stronger and drier drink? Add a little more prosecco.

Why not try making this delicious Variation with gin:

• 40 ml yuzu sake
• 15–20 ml dry gin
• 75 ml of prosecco
• 40 ml yuzu soda
• Optional: young, fresh ginger

Yuzu, gin, and ginger go together beautifully and bring out the best in each other.