Green Tea Yuzu Sour Mocktail Recipe
This refreshing Green Tea Yuzu Sour Mocktail combines the delicate flavors of brewed green tea with the bright citrus notes of yuzu and lemon, balanced by a hint of ginger beer and subtle bitters. Perfect for a sophisticated non-alcoholic beverage, this mocktail features a homemade yuzu simple syrup and an optional egg white for a smooth, frothy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Yuzu Simple Syrup
- ¼ cup yuzu juice
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Mocktail
- Ice cubes, as needed
- ½ ounce ginger beer
- 3 ounces brewed green tea, cooled
- 1 ounce yuzu simple syrup
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ½ ounce egg white (optional)
- 2 to 3 dashes bitters (Peychaud’s or 0% bitters)
- Cherries, for garnish
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the yuzu simple syrup: Combine ¼ cup yuzu juice and ¼ cup granulated sugar in a small microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir until the sugar begins to dissolve. Continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring each time, until the sugar is fully dissolved. Allow the syrup to cool completely before usage.
- Fill the serving glass: Place ice cubes into a rocks glass and pour ½ ounce of ginger beer over the ice.
- Mix the mocktail ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine 3 ounces of cooled brewed green tea, 1 ounce of yuzu simple syrup, ½ ounce fresh lemon juice, ½ ounce egg white (if using), and 2 to 3 dashes of bitters.
- Shake the mixture: Secure the shaker lid tightly and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to blend ingredients and create a frothy texture. Carefully open the shaker, add a couple of ice cubes, then shake again briefly to chill.
- Strain and serve: Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared rocks glass over the ginger beer and ice.
- Garnish: Decorate the mocktail with cherries, lemon slices, and fresh mint sprigs to enhance both the appearance and aroma.
Notes
- To make the yuzu simple syrup, it is essential to fully dissolve the sugar by microwaving and stirring in increments as described.
- The egg white is optional but adds a creamy frothiness and a smooth texture to the drink.
- If avoiding alcohol completely, use 0% bitters to maintain the flavor without any alcoholic content.
- For a stronger citrus kick, fresh yuzu juice is preferred, but lemon juice can substitute if unavailable.
