Yuzu-Sake Citrus Martini
A clean, crisp martini marrying Japanese sake with bright yuzu juice and a touch of elderflower for floral balance. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together chilled sake, vodka, 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 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz chilled sake
- 1 oz vodka
- 3/4 oz fresh yuzu juice
- 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 thin yuzu peel twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz chilled sake, 1 oz vodka, 3/4 oz fresh yuzu juice, and 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 3: Double strain into a chilled martini glass to ensure clarity.
- Step 4: Garnish with a thin twist of yuzu peel expressed over the surface, then rested on the rim for aroma.







