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Citrus Yuzu Ponzu Spritz

Serves 6
Total Time 10-15 minutes
Prep Time 10-15 minutes

About

Brighten up your beverage lineup with this refreshing Citrus Yuzu Ponzu Spritz, crafted by the culinary experts at the ZWILLING Cooking Studio. Beautifully served in elegant ZWILLING drinkware and carafes, this lively drink fuses crisp sparkling prosecco with the zesty citrus notes of Kikkoman Ponzu Lime Seasoned Soy Sauce.

Balanced with fresh juice and a splash of sparkling water, it delivers a sophisticated mix of tart, sweet, and subtle savory undertones. It’s an ideal choice for aperitifs, summer gatherings, or an elevated twist on the classic spritz.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh grapefruit juice

1 cup fresh mandarin or orange juice

½ cup fresh lemon juice

¼ cup lime juice 

1 ¼ cup simple syrup

¼ cup Kikkoman Yuzu Ponzu, plus more to taste

2 cups chilled sparkling water

Ice

Garnish: Grapefruit or mandarin wheels

Directions

  1. Combine grapefruit, mandarin, and lemon juices.
  2. Add simple syrup and yuzu ponzu.
  3. Stir thoroughly and taste.
  4. Adjust with additional ponzu only if necessary. The drink should have a subtle savory complexity while remaining bright and refreshing.
  5. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
  6. Fill glasses with ice and divide citrus mixture among them.
  7. Top with sparkling water immediately before serving.
  8. Garnish with citrus and shiso.
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