Akasaka Sour

Created by our friend Derek from Make and Drink, this recipe is inspired by Trader Vic's classic sour while shifting the geographic focus to a district in Tokyo called Akasaka. With a unique addition of yuzu, it offers a deeply fragrant, layered alternative to standard citrus recipes. Ingredients: ½ oz Japanese Yuzu Syrup 1 barspoon Almond Orgeat Syrup 2 oz gin 1 oz orange juice ½ oz fresh lemon juice Instructions: Add all ingredients to a shaker Add ice and shake for 10-15 seconds Pour over a glass with crushed ice Glass: rocks Garnish: mint sprig orange wedge Photo: Derek (Make and Drink)