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Published on 2nd of March 2026

Ume Lemon Sour

Ingredients
40 ml	Akashi-Tai Shiraume Ginjo Umeshu
10 ml	Ketel One Vodka
70 ml	Thomas Henry Soda Water
30 ml	Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
90 ml	Lemon (fresh)

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