Kyoto Lima Sour

Description: The Kyoto Lima Sour is a unique blend that harmonizes the delicate, floral flavors of Japan with the bold, vibrant tastes of Peru. This cocktail, served in a traditional coupe glass, merges the rich umami profile of sake with the tangy zest of pisco, bringing a fresh and exotic appeal to the sour cocktail family. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Junmai sake - 1 oz Peruvian pisco - 1 oz fresh yuzu juice - 0.5 oz lime juice - 0.75 oz simple syrup (made with Kyoto matcha green tea) - 1 egg white - A dash of shiso bitters - Edible sakura blossom for garnish Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the sake, pisco, yuzu juice, lime juice, matcha simple syrup, egg white, and shiso bitters. 2. Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for about 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white. 3. Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled. 4. Fine strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Garnish with an edible sakura blossom floated gently on top. The Kyoto Lima Sour is a sophisticated cocktail that captures the spirit of cross-cultural innovation, perfect for those looking to explore the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian flavors in each delightful sip.