Drinks
Japanese Citrus Mocktail
Three Japanese citrus fruits, layered with green tea and ginger — an alcohol-free drink with real depth.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Makes
- 1 glass
Pictured: freshly harvested sudachi. Photo: Jpbrigand · CC0
Method
- 01
Add the citrus juices, green tea and syrup to a cocktail shaker or jar with ice.
- 02
Shake or stir well for 10–15 seconds until cold.
- 03
Strain into an ice-filled glass and top with soda water.
- 04
Garnish with a thin slice of sudachi or lime.
Flavor Notes
Layered and refreshing: floral yuzu, sharp sudachi and juicy kabosu, held together by grassy green tea and a gentle warmth from ginger.
Good to Know
- Can't find all three fruits? Yuzu with lime makes a good two-citrus version.
