Lemon Chuhai
ClassicShochu, lemon, and soda, Japan's casual highball.
RefreshingEasy DrinkingCitrusy
2 minEasyLight
Crisp lemon and fizz over clean, lightly earthy shochu. Light and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Shochu
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- Soda Water to top
- Lemon wheel · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Add the shochu and lemon juice to a highball glass filled with ice.
- 2
Top with soda water.
- 3
Stir gently to combine.
- 4
Garnish with a lemon wheel.
The Story
Chūhai, short for shōchū highball, is a staple of Japanese izakaya and convenience stores, made with shochu, soda, and fruit flavoring. Lemon is the classic flavor.
Glass · Highball glassGarnish · Lemon wheel