Yuzu Basil Fizz

The Yuzu Basil Fizz is a refreshing and citrusy cocktail with a delightful foam top, making it a perfect choice for a summer gathering or a night out with friends. The combination of London dry gin, yuzu juice, and Thai basil creates a unique and invigorating flavor profile, while the aquafaba or egg whites provide a velvety texture. Topped with soda and a hint of Peychaud's bitters, this cocktail is a treat for the senses.

Yuzu Basil Fizz

A refreshing and citrusy cocktail with London dry gin, yuzu juice, Thai basil, and a velvety foam top, perfect for any occasion.

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