Seoul Citron — South Korea

Name: Seoul Citron — South Korea
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Korean yuzu marmalade (yuja-cheong); 1 oz fresh lemon juice; 0.5 oz honey syrup; 4 oz sparkling water; Ice cubes; Lemon slice and yuzu peel, for garnish

A bright golden yuzu-honey citron tea mocktail inspired by Korea's beloved yuja-cha, served cold with a sparkling finish.

Recipe guidanceClear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing.

Prep time

5 min

Total time

5 min

Serves

Difficulty

Easy

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south-korea world-cup yuzu citron honey golden

Bright & refreshing

A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.

Simple ingredients

Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.

Perfect for occasions

Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.

2 tablespoons Korean yuzu marmalade (yuja-cheong)
1 oz fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz honey syrup
4 oz sparkling water
Ice cubes
Lemon slice and yuzu peel, for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Prepare the glass
Add the yuzu marmalade to a tall glass and stir with 1 oz of warm water to loosen it up.
2
Build the drink
Add the lemon juice and honey syrup, stirring to combine.
3
Add the finishing touch
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
4
Garnish & serve
Top with sparkling water and stir gently to incorporate the marmalade throughout.
5
Garnish & serve
Garnish with a lemon slice and a twist of yuzu peel if available.
6
Garnish & serve
Serve immediately — the golden color is beautiful in sunlight.

Recipe Tips

Korean yuzu marmalade (yuja-cheong) can be found at H-Mart, any Asian grocery, or on Amazon.
If you can't find yuzu marmalade, substitute with 1 oz fresh lemon juice + 1 oz orange marmalade — it's not the same but it's close.
For a hot version (traditional yuja-cha), skip the ice and sparkling water and use hot water instead.

Make It Your Own

For a crowd: Batch the main flavor base by country, keep carbonation separate, and label pitchers so guests can sample more than one team drink.

Easy swaps: Use a fruit or tea in the same color family when a regional ingredient is unavailable. Use lemon or lime based on what best fits the drink's flavor direction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I serve several team drinks at one party?

Yes. Use smaller glasses or tasting portions so guests can try multiple countries.

How do I make colors more vivid?

Use clear ice, transparent glassware, and garnish that reinforces the team's palette.

Recipe by

Larry Leo

Recipe guidance

Clear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing. Check the ingredient list, substitution guidance, and dietary labels before serving.

Recipe record updated: August 26, 2026

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