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Published on 2nd of March 2026

Ume Lemon Sour

Glassware

Serve in a Highball (max 10oz/300ml)

Ingredients
1 1⁄3 fl oz Akashi-Tai Shiraume Ginjo Umeshu
1⁄3 fl oz Ketel One Vodka
2 1⁄3 fl oz Thomas Henry Soda Water
1 Splash Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
3 slice Lemon (fresh)

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