Living in Oregon, sunshine feels like something I wait for all year. When summer finally arrives, I bask in the abundance of longer evenings, slow conversation, and a little more time spent outside with folks I love.
This bright, bubbly apéritif was created for these moments. It features FreeWildShe Yuzu Bitters, a summer release from our small-batch bitters and loose-leaf tea company based in Dayton, Oregon. At FreeWildShe, we work with whole botanicals to create layered, distinctly flavored bitters that bring depth, balance, and a little delight to everyday drinks.
Yuzu is a fragrant Japanese lemon with bright, tart notes and a soft floral edge. In this cocktail, the Yuzu Bitters add a citrusy lift and herbal complexity to the honeyed notes of Lillet Blanc. Accompani Mari Gold brings earthy warmth, while Dappled Floral Tonic adds bubbles and a delicate floral finish. Together, the ingredients create something light, sunny, and easy to enjoy before dinner or alongside a spread of summer snacks.
It’s a drink made for porch sipping, garden gatherings, or golden-hour conversations with friends. Simple to build, lovely to serve, and layered with flavor.
It turns any summer evening into an invitation to slow down and sip something beautiful.
Yuzu in the Sun
Makes 1 cocktail
INGREDIENTS
2 oz Lillet Blanc
¾ oz Accompani Mari Gold
2 droppers FreeWildShe Yuzu Bitters
3 oz Dappled Floral Tonic
GARNISH
Lemon wheel & chamomile blossoms
DIRECTIONS
Grab a large wine glass and fill it with ice. Pour Lillet, Mari Gold, and Yuzu Bitters into your glass and give it a quick stir. Top with Floral Tonic. Add a straw and garnish with a lemon wheel and chamomile blossoms.
