Kenta Goto, of namesake Bar Goto on the Lower East Side and sister concept Bar Goto Niban in Brooklyn, has created this recipe for a Yuzu Hot Toddy.
The Yuzu Hot Toddy is a hot cocktail based on a whisky hot toddy but presented with a Japanese twist. Yuzu is an aromatic Japanese citrus harvested in the winter in Japan, where, according to Kenta, people often throw an entire yuzu in a bath for a fragrant and luxurious soak. To pair with the hot toddy, yuzu marmalade is served with a small spoon. The toddy is finished with yuzu bitters to enjoy the yuzu aroma.
INGREDIENTS
● 2 tsp Lemon
● 4 tsp Honey Syrup*
● 1/2 oz Gin (Beefeater)
● 1 oz Shochu (Mizu – Barley)
● 2 oz Water
● Yuzu Bitters
● Yuzu Marmalade, for garnish
*Honey Syrup
1 : 1 radio of honey and hot water
METHOD
● Combine lemon, honey syrup, gin, shochu, and water in a tin
● Prepare a pot of gently boiling water
● Place the tin in the hot water and heat up, remove tin when contents just start to simmer
● Pour into a tea cup
● Add 1 drop yuzu bitters onto the drink for aroma
● Serve with a side plate of yuzu marmalade & spoon
GARNISH
● Yuzu Marmalade
GLASS
● Tea Cup