What’s yuzu with you?

Yuzu is a citrus fruit that kinda tastes like a mix between lemon,orange,and grapefruit. Pierre Ferrand created a special edition curacao with it,and I played with it a bit,using it in my Yellowbeard Grog. In a mixed drink it gives a “brighter” and “sharper” taste than orange curacao(best I can describe it). Now I’ve found a pair of Tiki recipes that use yuzu,so I can do a proper posting on it. Enjoy!

Mix #263 Yuzu Daiquiri

1oz light rum
1.5oz Pierre Ferrand Yuzu Curacao
1oz orange juice
1/2oz lime juice

Shake with ice and pour into coup glass.

Posted by Kevin Crossman on Facebook,I believe it was created by Jason Alexander. Very citrus-y and tart. A bit too much for my taste,but if you like tart give it a shot.

Mix #264 Marguerite

3/4oz Citadelle gin
3/4oz Pierre Ferrand 1840*
3/4oz Pierre Ferrand Yuzu Curacao
3/4oz lemon juice
1/2oz simple syrup

Shake with ice and double strain into coup glass.

*I used brandy.

Not to be confused with the martini riff of the same name,bartender Max Karlin’s drink is very daiquiri like. It’s tart(but not too tart),citrus-y,and gives a gin finish. If you like gin drinks you should give this a try. Also good for daiquiri fans who want to try something a little different.

So if you want to do some mixing exploration,pick up a bottle of yuzu curacao and play around with it. Makes for a nice Mei Tai.