Sapporo Recipe

Time8m

Serves1

Make Sapporo Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Measure and combine
Add 2 oz dry gin, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz ginger liqueur (or 0.5 oz ginger syrup + 0.25 oz orange liqueur) and 0.25 oz simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
2
Add ice and shake
Fill the shaker with the specified amount of shaker ice (about 1 cup). Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and well chilled.

3
Strain into glass
Fill a highball or Collins glass with serving ice (about 1 cup). Double-strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass to remove small ice shards and bits of pulp.
4
Top with lager
Gently top the cocktail with 3 oz cold Japanese lager (Sapporo is traditional) to preserve carbonation. Pour slowly over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass if you want a gentler mix.
5
Bitters and garnish
Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters on top; it will float briefly and add aromatic complexity. Garnish with a lime wheel or twist on the rim. Serve immediately.

6
Ensure you used fresh, cold ice for both shaking and serving to keep the cocktail properly chilled and to maintain the beer's carbonation when combined.