Yuzu Margarita 🍸 Japanese Citrus Twist 🇯🇵

Description

A refreshing fusion of Mexican spirit and Japanese citrus — tequila meets tangy yuzu for a bright, floral, and perfectly balanced cocktail with a silky finish. 🌸

Hook
A margarita reimagined — elegant, zesty, and unmistakably Japanese! 🍋

Ingredients

• 🍶 50 ml tequila blanco
• 🍊 25 ml yuzu juice (or yuzu concentrate diluted 1:1 with water)
• 🍯 15 ml triple sec (or Cointreau)
• 🍯 10 ml simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 🧊 Ice cubes
• 💎 Salt or sugar for rim (optional)
• 🍋 Thin yuzu or lime slice, for garnish

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Prep glass: Rub rim with yuzu or lime wedge and dip into salt or sugar if desired.
2. 2️⃣ Shake: In a shaker, combine tequila, yuzu juice, triple sec, syrup, and ice. Shake vigorously 10–15 sec.
3. 3️⃣ Serve: Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. 4️⃣ Garnish: Float a thin citrus slice on top.

Total Time

🕒 Preparation: 5 min
🔥 Cooking: 0 min
💤 Rest: 0 min
⏰ Total: 5 min

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