Sakura Kiss Sour
A beautifully balanced cocktail that captures the essence of spring, combining sakura (cherry blossom) with shochu and a subtle touch of strawberry. Lightly floral with a gentle tartness, this refreshing sour is finished with a hint of lemon and a Sakura flakes for an elegant, seasonal flourish.
Ingredients:
1 egg white
0.5-1 tsp sakura extract (depends how floral you like it)
2 oz shochu (or 1.5 oz shochu & 0.5 oz vodka) - I used iichiko shochu
1/4-1/2 tsp strawberry syrup (recipe is here)
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
Optional: cherry blossom flakes for garnish
Instructions:
In a shaker, combine egg white, sakura concentrate, shochu (or shochu and vodka), syrup and lemon juice.
Shake without ice (dry shake).
Then put in an ice cube and shake for a few seconds.
Double strain into a cocktail glass.
Optional: garnish with cherry blossom flakes.
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