Glossary > Chuhai / Sour

What is Chuhai / Sour?

チューハイ ちゅーはい / chuhai

Shochu mixed with sparkling water and fruit juice or flavouring. Common flavours are lemon, grapefruit, plum and oolong tea. It tastes light and sweet and has low alcohol.

How to order and eat it

Pick a flavour from the menu. "Lemon sour" is the standard. Ask for it "less sweet" if you prefer.

Dietary notes

Contains alcohol (shochu). Some versions contain fruit juice or sweeteners.

This is a general description, and recipes vary by shop. If you have an allergy or follow a diet, ask the staff before you order.