Yuzu Margarita
Recipe by Ramen-San
Move over, lemon and lime–meet yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit that gives a unique sweet and tart tang to Ramen-san’s spin on a classic margarita. Pop into your nearest Asian market to pick up one of these bumpy little fruits, which tastes like a cross between a lemon and a grapefruit. Yuzu just gotta try it!
Yuzu Margarita
A citrusy spin on a fave
Yield: 2 drinks
Ingredients:
INGREDIENTS FOR YUZU MARGARITA
2 oz. agave syrup, recipe below
½ oz. yuzu juice
½ oz. lemon juice
1 oz. Reposado Tequila
1 oz. Blanco Tequila
3 sprigs cilantro
Salt (for rim)
Slice of lime for salt rim
Ice
INGREDIENTS FOR AGAVE SYRUP
5 oz. agave nectar
5 oz. water
Method:
METHOD FOR AGAVE SYRUP
1. Mix agave nectar and water in a pot. Heat on medium low for 5 minutes. Stir until incorporated.
METHOD FOR YUZU MARGARITA
1. Prep glasses - run the slice of lime around the rim. Pour salt on a flat surface and roll the glass in the salt so the salt sticks to the rim.
2. Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin and shake for one minute.
3. Pour shaker contents into two empty glasses and serve.
