Yuzu Basil Fizz

This refreshing Yuzu Basil Fizz is a delightful blend of London dry gin, yuzu juice, simple syrup, and aquafaba, creating a luscious foam. Thai basil leaves add a delicate herbal note, while a hint of Peychaud's bitters adds a beautiful finishing touch. The cocktail strikes a perfect balance between citrusy, herbal, and frothy, making it an ideal choice for a sophisticated and refreshing drink.

Yuzu Basil Fizz

A refreshing and sophisticated cocktail featuring London dry gin, yuzu juice, simple syrup, aquafaba foam, and a hint of Thai basil and Peychaud's bitters.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz London dry gin
  • 1/2 oz yuzu juice
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz aquafaba (or egg whites)
  • 4 Thai basil leaves
  • Peychaud's bitters

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, muddle the Thai basil leaves into the simple syrup.
  2. Add the gin, yuzu juice, and aquafaba to the shaker and dry shake for about 10 seconds.
  3. Add 3 ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10 more seconds.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  5. Top the cocktail with soda until the foam rises slightly above the edge of the glass.
  6. Garnish with a Thai basil leaf and a few drops of Peychaud's bitters.