The Kyoto Club is a modern cocktail that draws on Japanese flavor influences, often incorporating ingredients like yuzu or sake. It reflects the broader trend of cocktails inspired by regional profiles rather than strict tradition. Drinks like this tend to focus on balance and restraint.
The combination is usually light, citrus driven, and subtly aromatic. The flavors are clean rather than bold, with nothing overpowering the structure. It is a drink that relies on precision more than intensity.
Why Lush Life Loves It
I like this when I want something that feels a bit more considered. It is not loud, but it holds your attention. It is one I would happily sit with for a while.
Here is the recipe
Kyoto Club
Think Clover Club, but instead of Philadephia, this cocktail makes its way eastward to Kyoto. A fabulous take on the original classic cocktail, the Kyoto Club is perfect for any season!
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Suntory ROKU Gin
- 1 oz 25ml Green Tea (Chilled)
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
- ½ oz Raspberry Syrup (Sugar + Raspberries if not available)
- Garnish: Raspberries
Instructions
- Fill glass with ice
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
- Strain into glass and garnish
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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