Citrus Sushi Citrus Soother

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-12 · Updated 2026-07-12

A bright, refreshing cocktail with zesty citrus and a subtle touch of Japanese yuzu, perfect for pairing with sushi or light fare. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, yuzu juice, 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 150 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 yuzu juice
• 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
• 0.5 oz simple syrup (1:1)
• 2 oz club soda
• as needed ice cubes
• 1 thin cucumber slice
• 1 yuzu peel twist

Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes and pour in 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz fresh yuzu juice, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled highball glass filled halfway with fresh ice cubes.
4. Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine.
5. Step 5: Garnish by sliding 1 thin cucumber slice inside the glass and expressing a yuzu peel twist over the drink, resting it on the rim.