Citrus-Sake Martini with Yuzu Essence
A light, refreshing martini blending sake and gin with bright yuzu notes for a crisp Japanese-inspired cocktail. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, junmai sake, fresh yuzu juice 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 145 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin
- 1 oz junmai sake
- 0.5 oz fresh yuzu juice
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
- 1 yuzu peel twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz junmai sake, 0.5 oz fresh yuzu juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled but not diluted.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass using a fine mesh strainer.
- Step 4: Garnish by expressing the oils of 1 yuzu peel twist over the surface, then rest it elegantly on the rim.
