JapaneseMedium · Iced
Damson Plum Shōchū Sour
A refined stone-fruit sour that honors the mizuwari tradition — whisky meets ripe peach, lifted by crisp citrus and gentle effervescence. Silky egg-white foam crowns the glass like a whispered gratitude for balance.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Method
1
2
Simmer gently 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peaches soften completely and liquid reduces to a loose syrup consistency. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Press through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing gently to extract ~80ml strained peach syrup. Discard solids.
3
Juice the lemons to yield ~90ml fresh juice; strain through a fine-mesh strainer to remove pulp and seeds.
4
5
Add ice to fill the shaker halfway, then shake vigorously for another 12–15 seconds until well chilled and frothy.
6
Strain into four chilled coupe or small rocks glasses, dividing foam equally. Let settle 30 seconds.
7
Slowly pour 30ml club soda along the inside of each glass to lift the foam. Add 3–4 drops aperitivo bitter atop the foam and serve immediately.
8
Add 3-4 drops (approximately 0.2ml) aperitivo bitter atop the foam and serve immediately.
Grade pending
Nutri-Score
Estimated nutrition
Grade pending · 100% ingredient coverage
Calories
134
per serving
Source of protein · 5gLow salt · 66mg
Protein
5g
Carbs
25g
Fat
0g
Sodium
66mg
Dairy FreeGluten FreeHeart HealthyLow SodiumLow CalorieLow CarbLow Fat
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
A
Environmental impact
Very low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.2
per serving
ACarbon
Peach drives 37% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
5
Umami
4
Sweet
1
Salty
6
Sour
2
Bitter
0
Spicy
Textures
EffervescentSilkySmooth
Aromas
CitrusFruityHerbalSmokyVanilla
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
SaucepanSafety & Storage
Allergen Warning
Raw egg white used for foam topping. Advise guests with egg allergies or sensitivities to omit or substitute with pasteurized egg white powder.
High Risk Population
Raw egg white poses infection risk for pregnant women, infants, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Consider using pasteurized liquid egg white or aquafaba as a safer alternative.
Storage
Keep raw egg whites refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below until use. Store prepared peach reduction in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 48 hours.
Shelf Life
Assembled cocktails with egg foam should be served immediately. Do not prepare ahead or leave at room temperature for more than 30 minutes.
Cross Contamination
Use dedicated, sanitized equipment for egg white foam preparation. Clean shaker and strainer thoroughly with hot soapy water between uses.
Handling
Dry-shake egg white vigorously for full emulsification before adding ice. Ensure lemon juice is freshly squeezed and strained to remove any debris.
Drug Interaction
This cocktail contains alcohol. Warn guests about alcohol consumption with medications, pregnancy, or driving.
Pro Tips
Technique
The dry shake before ice is not optional—15 seconds of vigorous shaking without dilution emulsifies the egg white into that characteristic cloud-like foam. Rushing this step produces a flat, broken texture that no amount of ice can rescue.
Substitution
When peaches are not at their peak, ripe nectarines yield comparable results with slightly higher acidity. Simply reduce the honey in the syrup by one-third to maintain the intended sweetness balance.
From the chef
In Nagano, we say water has memory—and so does fruit. When I first tasted ripe peach alongside aged plum shōchū, I understood immediately: the stone fruit's honeyed坤 could carry the spirit forward without overwhelming it. This sour bridges two traditions I hold dear—the precision of mizuwari dilution and the silky philosophy of the Tokyo sours I studied for five years. The damson plum reference in the name honors my house umeshu, the peach reduction is my present offering.
TagsAlcoholicSpirit ForwardCitrusEgg White FoamCarbonatedStone FruitSourRefreshingElegantSummerJapanese InspiredMizuwari Method
AllergensEggs
Source: generated · June 13, 2026