Strawberry Yuzu Ade is a unique drink that combines the sweet-sour taste of strawberries with the exotic citrus flavor of yuzu. In addition to offering a beautiful appearance with an attractive golden red color, this drink also gives perfect freshness for hot weather or simply to refresh your mood.
Let’s make a refreshing drink, my friend! Strawberry Yuzu Ade is the best choice. In addition to refreshing the throat, making this drink is also easy. Serve it during parties or hot weather.
To make this drink, you only need Yuzu Syrup, Strawberry Juice, Orange for garnish, and others. These ingredients are also available in supermarkets. With a preparation time of 5 minutes and a making time of 10 minutes, you can enjoy this refreshing drink.
What is Strawberry Yuzu Ade?
Amidst the trend of fresh and aesthetic drinks, this is one of the favorite choices of modern culinary lovers. This drink combines two main ingredients that are very contrasting yet harmonious. Strawberry with a sweet and slightly sour taste, and a beautiful natural purple color. Yuzu gives a fresh, aromatic, and sharp taste with a distinctive citrus sensation.
To make this drink, you only need a few ingredients such as Yuzu Syrup with pulp, Unsweetened Soda, Water, Strawberry Juice, and others. An important step in making this drink is combining the ingredients and producing a color that has a gradation. Garnish is also very important because it will add to the beautiful appearance.
Tips for Making This Drink
Here are some tips for making this drink so that it tastes balanced, fresh, and beautiful.
Use Fresh Strawberry Juice
Use fresh strawberry juice for a more natural flavor and vibrant purple color. Frozen blueberries are also fine, but thaw them first so they don’t ruin the consistency of the drink.
Use Real Yuzu Syrup
You can use yuzu syrup from Japan. Choose one without added sweeteners so that the taste is not too sharp or too sweet.
Add Sparkling Water for a Soda Sensation
Use unflavored sparkling water so as not to cover the original flavor of the strawberry and yuzu. Add it at the last moment so that the carbonation effect is not lost.
Ice Cubes and Layering Techniques for a Beautiful Look
Fill the glass with ice cubes first to keep the drink cold and the layering more obvious. Pour the strawberry syrup or puree first, then the yuzu, and finally the soda water slowly so that the color gradation remains visible.
Add Garnish
Add mint leaves, lemon slices, yuzu, or whole blueberries as garnish. Besides being beautiful, this also adds a fresh aroma when we serve it.
The Texture of Strawberry Yuzu Ade
This drink tends to be light, liquid, and refreshing. Here’s an explanation of its texture.
Liquid and Light
In general, this drink has a main texture that is thin and light, similar to infused water or lemonade. This is because the main components are soda water or sparkling water, yuzu juice, and strawberry juice. This texture makes it suitable for us to drink in hot weather because it does not give a heavy feeling in the throat.
A Little Pulpy
If you use real strawberry juice and homemade yuzu juice, there will be a little bit of fine fiber or fruit pulp that gives a soft and natural sensation. This gives an interesting texture experience, different from instant drinks.
Soft Foam from Sparkling Water
When using sparkling water, there will be a sensation of a little foam and fine bubbles that give a fresh and slightly biting effect on the tongue. Giving characteristics like natural soda, but lighter.
Other Variants of Strawberry Yuzu Ade
Here are some interesting variations of this drink that you can try to present a new taste and appearance without losing its distinctive freshness.
Yakult
You can add Yakult to the mixture for a creamy sensation and a distinctive sweet and sour taste. Suitable for those of you who like Korean or Japanese drinks. The taste will be softer and creamier, but still fresh.
Coconut Water
You can replace sparkling water with coconut water for a tropical and healthier taste. This combination is perfect for those who want a low-sugar drink that is rich in natural electrolytes. The taste is uniquely sweet citrus, with a tropical nuance from coconut.
Blueberry
You can replace strawberries with blueberries for a sweeter and slightly sour flavor. Blueberries and yuzu create a refreshing flavor combination.
The Specialties of This Drink
Here are the reasons why many people like this drink.
A Unique and Refreshing Blend of Flavors
This drink combines two flavors from very different fruits. Strawberry with a sweet, slightly sour taste, with a soft aroma, while Yuzu is a typical Japanese citrus with a sharp, fresh, and fragrant taste. The result is a drink with a sweet-sour taste, refreshing, and not boring.
Flexible to Create
We can make it with soda, plain water, or even tea. Easy to make at home with simple ingredients. We can also make it a contemporary selling drink with cute packaging.
Suitable for Anytime
This drink is suitable for us to enjoy during hot weather. It can be a special dish for guests, casual events, or even a cafe menu. Light, refreshing, and many people like it, from teenagers to adults.
What are you waiting for? Come on, refresh your throat with this drink!
Ingredients of Strawberry Yuzu Ade
- 6 tbsp Yuzu Syrup with pulp: The core flavor of this drink. Yuzu has a sharp and unique citrus aroma. While the pulp gives a natural texture and a more authentic taste, the drink doesn’t taste artificial. The 6 tablespoons measure gives a balanced sweet and sour taste that is strong enough to be the main character.
- ½ cup Unsweetened Soda Water: To give a refreshing sparkling sensation, without adding sweetness. Because there is no added sugar, this soda helps balance the sweetness. In addition, it can help the drink feel light, not too thick or sticky in the mouth.
- ⅓ cup Strawberry Juice: It gives an attractive natural red color and enriches the flavor with sweetness and a little bit of acidity. This combination creates a complex layer of fruit flavors that are sweet and acidic. A 1/3 cup measure is enough to dominate the color without overpowering the citrus aroma.
- Ice: It gives a refreshing chill, which is essential for a citrus-based drink like this. It also helps maintain the liquid texture and sparkling flavor of the soda so it doesn’t fade too quickly.
Garnish
- Orange: To highlight citrus aroma and enhance visuals.
- Strawberry sliced: Adds a pop of color and a fresh, sweet accent that contrasts.
- Mint leaves: Give a cool sensation in the nose and strengthen the fresh impression when we drink this.
How to Make Strawberry Yuzu Ade
First, pour yuzu juice into the glass, then add the ice until half a glass.
After that, place sliced orange, strawberry, and mint, then add ice until the glass is full.
Pour strawberry juice until almost full, then garnish with spiral orange peel and mint leaves, and the Strawberry Yuzu Ade is ready to serve.
Enjoy your drink!
Nutrient Content
The following is a description of the nutritional content.
Calories
If you don’t use added sugar and only use real fruit and sparkling water, the calories will remain low. If you add syrup or sugar, it will increase the total calories.
High Vitamin C
Yuzu contains high amounts of vitamin C, even more than lemon. It helps maintain the immune system, increases iron absorption, and promotes healthy skin. Strawberries also contain vitamin C, although not as much as yuzu.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E content comes from strawberries, functions as an antioxidant that protects body cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Serving Recommendations
Here are some recommendations for other dishes that are suitable to be enjoyed with this drink.
Light and Sweet Snacks
Fruit pastries such as strawberry tarts, mini pies, or blueberry scones. Alternatively, you can have light cookies, such as shortbread or almond cookies. Cheesecake can also be an accompaniment (especially light ones, such as Japanese cheesecake or yuzu cheesecake), because the creaminess of the cheese goes very well with the citrus freshness of the drink.
Savory Food That Isn’t Too Heavy
Grilled chicken, tuna, or egg sandwiches are perfect because of their salty-savory combination with the freshness of citrus. In addition, there are fresh salads, especially those based on green vegetables and light dressings such as vinaigrette. Another option is steamed dim sum or dumplings, these drinks can balance the umami flavor of the sauce and filling.
Brunch Meals
Choose a cheese or scrambled egg. This drink gives a refreshing effect, so it is suitable as a balance for food with a creamy or buttery texture.
Strawberry Yuzu Ade is not just an ordinary drink, it is an elegant blend of flavors. The citrus aroma of yuzu gives a refreshing sensation that is different from ordinary lemon, while strawberry adds a sweet impression and attractive color. This drink offers a unique, refreshing, and soothing experience.
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Strawberry Yuzu Ade
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp Yuzu Syrup with pulp
- ½ cup Unsweetened Soda Water
- ⅓ cup Strawberry Juice
- Ice
Garnish
- Orange
- Strawberry sliced
- Mint Leaves
Instructions
- Pour yuzu juice into the glass then add in the ice until half a glass, place sliced orange, strawberry and mint, then add ice until the glass is full.
- Pour strawberry juice until almost full then garnish with spiral orange peel and mint leaves and strawberry yuzu ade are ready to serve.
