Tokyo Side Car
Elevate your cocktail game with the Tokyo Side Car, a sophisticated twist on a classic drink that marries the smooth complexity of Japanese whiskey with the bright, citrusy allure of yuzu liqueur. Balanced with fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup, this vibrant cocktail delivers a perfect harmony of sweet, tart, and bold flavors. Easy to prepare in just five minutes, it’s shaken with ice for a chilled, silky finish and garnished with an aromatic lemon twist. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a refined happy hour at home, this Japanese-inspired cocktail is a must-try for whiskey lovers and mixology enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Japanese whiskey
- 1 oz Yuzu liqueur
- 0.75 oz Lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 1 cup Ice
- 1 piece Lemon twist
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice.
Pour in 2 oz of Japanese whiskey, 1 oz of yuzu liqueur, 0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.
Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist by twisting it over the drink to release its natural oils and then placing it on the rim or floating it in the glass.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Tokyo Side Car!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
