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Shiso Cucumber Sesame Cooler
Cucumber, shiso, and toasted sesame with a savory lift.
1 drink5 minutesCollins glass
01 · What you need
Ingredients
- 2 oz cucumber juiceCucumber Juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juiceFresh Lime Juice
- ½ oz toasted sesame syrupToasted Sesame Syrup
- 2 shiso leavesShiso Leaves
- 2½ oz chilled sparkling waterSparkling Water
- IceIce
02 · Make it
Method
- 01
Gently muddle shiso with sesame syrup.
- 02
Add cucumber juice, lime, and ice; shake briefly.
- 03
Fine strain over fresh ice and top with sparkling water.
Happiest note
Toasted sesame syrup is a small amount of flavor with a lot of texture—strain it well before using.
Optional adult variation
Add 1 oz vodka.
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