Yuzu Highball

Name: Yuzu Highball
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 oz Japanese whisky (such as Suntory Toki or Nikka Days); 2 tbsp yuzu juice (bottled, found at Asian grocery stores); 2 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda; as needed ice cubes; 2 strips yuzu peel or lemon peel (for garnish), cut in a thin strip

A crisp, citrusy Japanese highball combining Japanese whisky with yuzu juice and sparkling water over ice. Bright and aromatic with just enough citrus to balance the whisky's smooth character.

5 minEasyServes 2160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 oz Japanese whisky (such as Suntory Toki or Nikka Days)
2 tbsp yuzu juice (bottled, found at Asian grocery stores)
2 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda
as needed ice cubes
2 strips yuzu peel or lemon peel (for garnish), cut in a thin strip

Instructions

1

Fill two tall glasses generously with ice cubes.
2

Divide 4 oz Japanese whisky (such as Suntory Toki or Nikka Days) evenly between the glasses, pouring slowly down the side.
3

Add 2 tbsp yuzu juice (bottled, found at Asian grocery stores) to each glass.
4

Top each glass with 2 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda, pouring slowly to preserve bubbles. Do not stir aggressively.
5

Give each drink one gentle stir. Garnish each glass with 2 strips cut in a thin strip yuzu peel or lemon peel (for garnish) twisted over the glass to release oils, then drop it in. Serve immediately.

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What is Yuzu Highball?

A crisp, citrusy Japanese highball combining Japanese whisky with yuzu juice and sparkling water over ice. Bright and aromatic with just enough citrus to balance the whisky's smooth character. This reference files it under Japanese alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 5 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Yuzu Highball without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 4 oz Japanese whisky (such as Suntory Toki or Nikka Days). Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

How many calories are in Yuzu Highball?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 160 calories, with 0 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 8 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Yuzu Highball for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the whisky drops from 4 oz to 2 oz; doubled, it is 8 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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