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Sakura Breeze (with alcohol)

Sakura Breeze
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 15 mins
Servings 2
Calories Approximately 140 calories per serving
Description

The Sakura Breeze cocktail captures the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms in Japan. Served in elegant, stemless glasses, the drink resembles a soft pink sunset. The pale blush of cherry blossom-infused liqueur, the gentle translucence of sake, and the subtle citrus notes create a visually enchanting experience. Garnished with a floating cherry blossom or a twist of lemon peel, the Sakura Breeze is a poetic nod to the ephemeral beauty of Japanese springtime.

 
Ingredients
  • 2 ounces cherry blossom-infused liqueur
  • 2 ounces sake
  • 1 ounce yuzu juice (substitute with a mix of lemon and lime juice)
  • simple syrup
  • cherry blossoms or lemon peel twists (for garnish)
Instructions
    Prepare Cherry Blossom-Infused Liqueur

  1. Infuse your favorite clear liqueur (such as vodka or gin) with dried cherry blossoms. Let it sit for at least 24 hours and strain.

     
    2. Assemble the Cocktail

  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine cherry blossom-infused liqueur, sake, yuzu juice, and simple syrup.

     

  3. Add ice cubes to the shaker.

     
    4. Shake and Strain

  4. Shake the ingredients vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.

     

  5. Strain the cocktail into stemless glasses.

     
    6. Garnish

  6. Garnish each glass with a floating edible cherry blossom or a twist of lemon peel.

     
    7. Serve

  7. Present the Sakura Breeze cocktail to your guests immediately.

     
Keywords: Japanese, Cocktail, Cherry Blossom, Citrus, Refreshing
Read it online: http://www.raicipe.com/recipe/sakura-breeze/