Mystic Sakura

Description: Embrace the spirit of Japan with this enchanting gin cocktail that marries the floral elegance of cherry blossoms with the savory touch of umeshu and a hint of citrus. The drink is finished with a captivating smoke bubble that bursts with an aromatic whisper, creating a sensory experience that is as magical as it is memorable. Ingredients: - 2 oz Roku Gin - 0.5 oz Umeshu (Japanese plum wine) - 0.5 oz Cherry blossom syrup - 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice - 2 dashes Yuzu bitters - 1 oz Soda water (to top) Instructions: 1. Fill a shaker with ice and combine Roku gin, umeshu, cherry blossom syrup, lemon juice, and yuzu bitters. 2. Shake vigorously until well-chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupette glass. 4. Gently top with soda water, allowing the bubbles to form a delightful layer on top. To create the smoke bubble: 1. Using a smoke bubble gun, capture a small amount of hickory or cherry wood smoke and form a smoke bubble on the surface of the drink. 2. Serve immediately for the full sensory effect, encouraging the drinker to pop the bubble to release the aromatic smoke before sipping. Glassware: Coupette Glass This cocktail is perfect for impressing guests at an elegant gathering, offering both a visual spectacle and a complex flavor profile that lingers on the palate.