About the Recipe
Inspired by When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025), this Jeju-forward mocktail is soft, sweet, and full of quiet warmth. Barley tea adds an earthy backbone, while tangerine and yuzu bring brightness and heart. Tangerine Light is what you'd sip while flipping through old photo albums or holding onto a moment that feels like home.
Ingredients
3 oz Jeju tangerine juice (or fresh-squeezed satsuma/tangerine)
1 oz barley tea (cold brewed for a nutty base)
½ oz honey yuzu syrup (or honey + yuzu juice)
Soda water
Optional: ½ oz soju or unfiltered sake for low-ABV version
Instructions
Step 1
Mix tangerine juice, barley tea, and honey yuzu syrup in a glass with ice.
Step 2
Stir gently until chilled and integrated.
Step 3
Top with soda water.
Step 4
Garnish and serve with a soft smile.
Tips
No yuzu? Use lemon juice with a touch of orange zest
Barley tea adds earthy depth that makes this more grounded than your average citrus drink
Feeling cozy? Serve warm in a mug (skip the ice, gently heat the tea + juice + honey)
Serving Tips
Glass: Stoneware mug or clear tumbler
Garnish: Dehydrated citrus slice or Jeju-style tangerine peel twist
Vibe: Wooden table, soft light, a gentle breeze from an open window