Citrus-Infused Japanese Yuzu Spritz

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A light, sparkling cocktail blending the bright citrus notes of yuzu with a subtle umami twist, inspired by San Antonio’s acclaimed Japanese cuisine. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together yuzu juice, gin, elderflower liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to the brim.
  2. Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz fresh yuzu juice, and 3/4 oz elderflower liqueur into a shaker filled halfway with ice.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until chilled.
  4. Step 4: Strain into the prepared highball glass.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently once with a bar spoon to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by threading a thin cucumber ribbon inside the glass and placing a fresh mint sprig on top.

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