Cocktail Recipe: Yuzu Snow

Yuzu Snow is an elegant and festive cocktail, ideal for toasting the New Year or any special occasion. Its base of junmai sake or Japanese gin pairs perfectly with the tangy freshness of yuzu and the subtle sweetness of honey or ginger syrup. For a light and airy texture, the optional egg white adds a delicate foam that enhances the tasting experience. The cocktail is then topped up with sparkling prosecco or yuzu soda for the non-alcoholic version, creating a slightly frosty, refreshing and visually refined drink. Decorated with a twist of yuzu or a sprig of frosted rosemary, this cocktail surprises with its perfect balance of acidity, sweetness and effervescence.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Servings

2

Category

Drink

Kitchen

Japanese

Ingredients

• 4 cl of junmai sake (or Japanese gin if you prefer a stronger cocktail)
• 2 cl yuzu liqueur (or fresh yuzu juice for a more tangy version)
• 1 tsp honey or ginger syrup
• 6 cl of prosecco or yuzu soda (for the non-alcoholic version)
• 1 egg white (optional, for foam and texture)
• Ice cubes 🧊

Directions

1. Pour the sake, yuzu liqueur, syrup, and egg white into a shaker.
2. Shake dry (without ice) to emulsify well.
3. Add ice cubes and shake again.
4. Strain into a cocktail glass or coupe.
5. Top up with well-chilled prosecco.
6. Garnish with a twist of yuzu zest or a sprig of frosted rosemary.