Sakura
A refreshing spring twist on the Tom Collins, Sakura is the Japanese name for the ornamental Cherry Blossom Tree – a tree that symbolizes the beginning of spring in Vancouver and inspires your inner photographer.
Notes from Justin Taylor, Director of Beverage at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar:
"A refreshing spring twist on the Tom Collins, Sakura is the Japanese name for the ornamental Cherry Blossom Tree. A tree that symbolizes the beginning of spring in Vancouver and inspires your inner photographer."
Sakura
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 oz. Seraph Gin
- 3/4 oz. Lime Juice
- 3/4 oz.Cherry Blossom Syrup (see below)
- 1/4 oz. Fresh Pressed Cranberry Juice
- 3 Dashes Peychauds Bitters
- 3 oz. Fentimans Tonic Water
STEPS
1. Combine all ingredients and ice, except for tonic, in a cocktail shaker.
2. Strain over fresh ice in a highball glass.
3. Garnish with dried cherry blossom petals.
Cherry Blossom Syrup
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups Water (Boiling)
- 2 cups Turbinado sugar
- 4 Tbsp. TEALEAVES Cherry Blossom Loose Leaf Tea
STEPS
1. Combine 2 cups of boiling water with 2 cups turbinado sugar and 4 Tbsp. of TEALEAVES Cherry Blossom Tea.
2. Stir until sugar dissolves, let cool for 4 hours and strain ingredients.
3. Bottle syrup and keep refrigerated.