Yuzu is the citrus you wish more drinks knew about. A small Japanese fruit that tastes like a cross between lemon, lime, and grapefruit with a floral edge no other citrus has — bright, tart, deeply aromatic, and a little exotic. Our syrup is built around pure-squeezed yuzu juice for the real thing, not a generic citrus stand-in.
Splash an ounce into vodka and sparkling water for a yuzu highball that drinks like a craft cocktail. Stir it into a margarita for a Japanese-meets-Mexican twist that's better than it has any right to be. Add it to gin and tonic, hot tea, hot toddies in the winter, or sparkling water on a hot day. It's the citrus we reach for when lemonade feels too predictable.
Tasting Notes: bright tart yuzu, lemon-lime brightness, soft grapefruit edge, gentle floral aromatics
The Short Version: A real yuzu citrus syrup made with pure-squeezed yuzu juice — bright, tart, floral, and a more interesting alternative to standard lemon syrups.
Ingredients: Filtered water, organic cane sugar, pure squeezed yuzu juice, natural flavor, citric acid.
Perfect For: Citrus cocktail enthusiasts, fans of Japanese flavors, mocktail makers tired of lemon and lime, gin drinkers, and anyone who's already heard "yuzu" and got curious.
Best Enjoyed In: Yuzu highballs (1 oz syrup + 1.5 oz vodka + sparkling water), yuzu margaritas (1 oz + 1.5 oz tequila + lime), yuzu gin and tonics, hot toddies, or 1 oz syrup + 6 oz sparkling water for a craft yuzu soda.
The Portland Syrups Promise: Ethically sourced, carefully brewed, and bottled in glass jars right here in SE Portland, Oregon.
Get Inspired
- A bright, alcohol-free Yuzu Sparkler for warm-weather mocktails
- A Japanese-Mexican Yuzu Margarita for cocktail night
- A bright Yuzu Mojito for summer entertaining
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does the syrup last after opening?
A: Our syrups are shelf-stable for 24 months unopened. Once opened, refrigerate and enjoy within 6 months.
Q: What does yuzu taste like?
A: Yuzu is a small Japanese citrus that tastes like a cross between three fruits — lemon, lime, and grapefruit — with an extra layer of floral aromatics that no other citrus has. Most people describe it as "lemon, but more interesting." It's bright, tart, slightly sweet, and noticeably more aromatic than supermarket lemons or limes. If you've had it in a Japanese restaurant (often in ponzu sauce or yuzu kosho), you know the flavor profile. If not, this syrup is one of the easier ways to taste it.
Q: Can I use Yuzu syrup in cooking?
A: Definitely. Yuzu pairs beautifully with sushi rice (drizzle a little on rice for an instant yuzu rice bowl), salmon glazes (mix with soy and ginger), salad dressings (in place of lemon juice), Asian-style ceviche, and even desserts like cheesecake or pavlova. The bright-floral flavor holds up well to heat. It's also a common addition to honey for tea, especially in Korean and Japanese kitchens.
I went through my first bottle of the Yuzu so fast that I had to repurchase a second bottle. I am so glad I was able to get another bottle before they were out of stock. The yuzu syrup was so delicious and refreshing when mixed with sparkling water. Next time I will have to purchase a few bottles at a time.
What a delicious flavor- not overly sweet or tart just a refreshing addition to a cocktail, club soda or ice tea. Great addition to summer drinks and thirst quenching.
Perfect for when you want a craft small batch soda. I use it on with my sparkling water machine and they are great.
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Perfect syrup for an afternoon pick me up or mocktail! Will buy again.
Love this in sparkling water, so refreshing!
Having tried a few of the syrups here, I’ve realized I am a huge fan of the citrus syrups. The yuzu is so fresh and bright and one I could drink on its own. It’s has a little more carbs than I would like but delicious nonetheless. Will buy again.
RA Restaurant makes this “martini” with pineapple vodka, x-rated liquor, yuzu syrup and Shiso leaves. We now can replicate at home. Absolutely delicious!
Excellent in my tea
Gave it 4 stars instead of 5 cause yuzu is such a delicate flavor that it gets drowned out in stronger flavored drinks, but I used it in Citadelle D'Ete gin and it adds a nice extra citrus component to the drink
We definitely enjoy many of your flavors, especially the pomegranate cherry. Thank you.
I've never tried Yuzu before, so I didn't know what to expect. It's an interesting citrus flavor. (seems like a mix of a few citrus in it's taste) I'm going to try a daiquiri with it at some point! Though...since it's a syrup already, would I still need lime juice? This is sweet and sour at the same time!
Amazing mixer to add a flare to our event’s drinks
Purchased the Yuzu Syrup for a few cocktails I had in mind. Opened it and citrus smell is bright and refreshing. I tried it with orange bitters and some bourbon in an Old Fashion and OMG it was fantastic. Maybe one of the best Old Fashions I've ever made.
Loved the fast delivery. Recommended to me by my daughter-in law.
So glad she shared this company!! Gotta give her some kudos
,5 stars.
My favorite flavor!
Bought yuzu syrup, great taste! Pair well with cocktail or even sparkling water.
Great one shot Margaritas. Love the flavor.
I love the taste of yuzu. Your concentrate is Sublime!
Brings back wonderful memories of my trip to Japan.
It is great.j
Also great to marinade shrimp just for abit then sear.j
This flavor is delicious: citrusy and fresh. I have been trying to recreate some Japanese condiments that are no longer available where I live, and this Yuzu Syrup is just what I was looking for.
My family really loves all the products we purchase from Portland Syrups. Especially fond of the cola, yuzu and the rose tonic! Makes delicious gin and tonics.
Love the lavender, mango habanero, ginger and yuzu!!
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After reading reviews about Yuzu syrup, I gave it a try. A lot of reviewers described it as a grapefruit taste. I would say that it does have a slight grapefruit taste, but to me, it has far more of a tangerine taste. It's not overly sweet, & mixed well with lemon-lime soda & bourbon, to make a great cocktail. It would probably make a great whiskey sour as well.
Very high quality ingredients, thick and dense - not just sugar-dense, but flavor-dense as well. Holds up great in cocktails. I love it.
I use it in my daily water bottle. A splash for 30 oz is delicious and makes me want to keep drinking it
This tastes like high quality yuzu not an artificial cloying flavour. I love it mixed in a cocktail or just a splash with sparkling water.
I tried the new Yuzu syrup on the strength of it's launch description, and of course on my well established love of all things Portland Syrup, but it was even better than advertised. I felt like an idiot not having ever heard of the fruit itself (thanks Portland!) but felt a little better when a friend commented that it's more of a fancy-dessert foodie thing. Anyway, now it's my new favorite fancy-citrus in seltzer and cocktails, occasionally even edging out the great Meyer Lemon. With the Citrus Passion and Strawberry Lime still out there tempting me I'll have to double my subscription at this rate, just to do Citrus Six Pack alone!
I really like this syrup. Its simple and perfect. I can get a great tasting cocktail in seconds....just using the recipe on the label... gin, syrup, soda.
Will buy again!
Used this to make cocktails and espresso tonics, never went through a bottle of syrup so fast
