We used this marinade on broiled grass-fed beef flank steaks, and the results were incredible – tart, sweet, salty, with some bite from the ginger and garlic.  The aftertaste was particularly nice and really satisfying. You could also use it other grassfed beef cuts, Kobe beef, kurobuta pork, and a host of game meats.  It …

A fairly classic martini with a little added complexity – a sweet floral touch from the elderflower and subtle citrus overtones from the lime. Ingredients:       (Makes 1 Drink) 2oz Flash-Infused Lime Vodka (Recipe & Technique at How to Flash Infuse Alcohols) .75 oz Elderflower Syrup .5oz Dry Vermouth Directions: 1. Shake together all ingredients with …

This simple sorbet is refreshing and filled with the complex citrusy-floral flavor of yuzu fruit.  It’s strong enough to be served as a single scoop for a light dessert or palate cleanser…but not so strong that you won’t want more! Ingredients: (Makes 6 or more small servings) 1 cup + 1 tbsp Yuzu Juice 1 …

Like a lemon drop, but made with yuzu juice instead, turning the classic cocktail into something more floral and complex.  Delicious! Ingredients:       (Makes 1 Drink) 1 thin slice of Ginger 3/4oz Yuzu Juice 1/2oz Simple Syrup (How to Make Simple Syrup) 2oz Vodka (we used Smirnoff) Vanilla Scented Sugar for the Rim (How to …

The tiny, jewel-like balls of juice (vesicles) inside finger limes have a tart lemon-lime flavor and are an exciting finishing touch for fruit salads.  You can use pretty much any fruit in your salad (though we recommend not adding other citrus, let the finger limes’ flavor stand on its own).  Just pick with an eye …

Here’s a Japan-inspired take on a classic margarita that’s very elegant.  Yuzu juice adds complex depth far beyond lemon’s, replacing its tartness with a blend of tart, honeyed and floral flavors. Serving this cocktail straight up (without ice) lets the beautiful glow of the citrus juices shine through the glass unencumbered and keeps their flavor …

Why Candy Citrus Peel? Candied citrus zest (aka candied citrus peel, crystallized citrus peel) is very useful as a garnish or as an ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes.   You can use it as a garnish for cocktails and other drinks too.  It is sweeter and more tender than plain zest.  This method is often …

This cocktail is elegant and luxurious…an elderflower suffused variation on the classic French 75 cocktail. Ingredients:       (Makes 1 Drink) 1.5oz Gin (we used Bombay Sapphire) 1oz Elderflower Syrup .5oz Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed Dry Sparkling Wine Lemon Twist Directions: 1. Shake gin, elderflower syrup & lemon juice with ice. 2. Strain the mixture into a …

What is a citrus supreme? A supreme is essentially a citrus segment with the ribs of connective pith that hold the fruit together removed.  When done correctly (this takes practice) the result is a uniform, beautiful decorative wedge that can be used as garnish (perhaps for a roasted whole coho salmon) or as an ingredient in desserts, …

This twist on the Brandy Sidecar has a brandy & orange flavor given more body and supporting flavors by the yuzu juice. Ingredients:       (Makes 1 Drink) 2oz Brandy 3/4oz Yuzu Juice 1/2oz Cointreau Lemon Twist for Garnish Directions: 1. Pour all ingredients into a shaker. 2. Add ice & shake to chill & combine. …