New Summer Drinks Are Now Available
Summer in Toronto deserves a drink worth talking about.
This season, we’re launching three new cocktails — each one rooted in Japanese flavours and designed for the Toronto summer. Whether you’re stopping in before a walk down Wellesley, catching up with friends, or just cooling off with a bowl of ramen, these drinks are built for the moment.
They’re simple. They’re refreshing. And they’re very, very cold.
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Bubbly, fruity, and unmistakably Japanese. A grown-up take on a childhood classic.
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Citrusy, smooth, and delicate. The yuzu aroma makes this one genuinely special.
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Clean, sharp, and honest. The Japanese izakaya staple — done right.
Sake Ramune — $9.50
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Japanese Cocktail
Sake Ramune
$9.50
Ingredients
Sake 2oz · Pomegranate Syrup · Ramune
Ramune is one of the most iconic drinks in Japan — that glass bottle, the marble in the neck, the moment the carbonation hits. We took that feeling and made it into a cocktail.
The sake keeps it smooth. The pomegranate adds sweetness and colour. The Ramune keeps it bubbly and light. It’s fun. It’s Japanese. And honestly, it’s better than it sounds.
A perfect Toronto summer patio drink with a Japanese twist — at $9.50, it’s the highest-priced drink on this list because the ingredients earn it.
Rum Yuzu Tea — $7.50
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Yuzu Cocktail · Toronto
Rum Yuzu Tea
$7.50
Ingredients
White Rum 1oz · YuzuJam · Lemon Tea
Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit — somewhere between a lemon, a mandarin, and something you can’t quite describe until you taste it. It has an aroma that is distinct, floral, and immediately recognizable once you’ve experienced it.
We use YuzuJam — a yuzu preserve — blended with light white rum and cold lemon tea. The result is a drink that’s mellow and citrusy, without being sharp or overwhelming.
If you’re looking for a summer drink in Toronto that feels genuinely different, this is the one to try first.
Lemon High — $7.50
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レモンハイ · Classic Izakaya
Lemon High
$7.50
Ingredients
Vodka 1.5oz · Lemon Juice · Soda
In Japan, the レモンハイ (Lemon High, or Lemon Sour) is the drink you order at an izakaya without thinking twice. It’s on every table. It goes with everything. And when it’s made properly, it’s one of the most refreshing drinks you can order.
Ours is clean and no-nonsense: vodka, fresh lemon juice, and soda. Served in our signature Ramen RAIJIN mug, loaded with ice.
It’s the kind of drink that tastes exactly right alongside a bowl of tonkotsu ramen on a hot Toronto summer evening.
Which Drink Goes with Your Ramen?
We thought about these combinations when developing the menu. Here’s what we think works best — though there’s no wrong choice.
| Drink | Best Paired With | Price |
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| Sake Ramune | Yuzu Shio Ramen — the delicate salt broth and sake fizz echo each other beautifully. Also great with Umami Shoyu. | $9.50 |
| Rum Yuzu Tea | Spicy Shio Tanmen — the yuzu citrus cools the heat of the chili. Works well with Vegan Tan Tan Men too. | $7.50 |
| Lemon High | Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen — the lemon acidity cuts right through the rich pork broth. Also a natural match with Raijiro Ramen. | $7.50 |
“Ramen and a cold drink in summer — that’s not indulgence. That’s balance.”
Why Summer Drinks at a Ramen Shop?
I know what you might be thinking. Ramen in summer in Toronto — already bold enough. Why add cocktails?
The answer is simple. Ramen culture in Japan has always included drinking. Izakayas — Japanese gastropubs — are built around the idea that food and drink belong together. A bowl of ramen after work, a cold drink in hand, conversation with people you like. That’s the atmosphere we’ve always tried to create here at 24 Wellesley.
These three drinks are designed to feel Japanese without being complicated. They use ingredients — sake, yuzu, Ramune — that tell a story about where we come from. And they’re priced so that ordering one alongside your ramen is a comfortable, everyday decision.
Toronto summers are short. Make the most of them.
FAQ — Summer Drinks 2026
Where can I try new Japanese summer cocktails in Toronto in 2026?
At ramen RAIJIN, 24 Wellesley St. West Rear, Toronto. Our new summer 2026 drinks menu — Sake Ramune, Rum Yuzu Tea, and Lemon High — is available now for dine-in.
What is Ramune and why is it in a cocktail?
Ramune (ラムネ) is a Japanese carbonated soft drink known for its distinctive glass bottle sealed with a marble. It’s been a summer staple in Japan since the Meiji era. In our Sake Ramune cocktail, it adds a nostalgic Japanese fizz that pairs naturally with sake and pomegranate.
What does yuzu taste like, and what is a yuzu cocktail?
Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit with a unique aroma — tart like a lemon, floral like a mandarin, with a depth all its own. A yuzu cocktail uses yuzu juice or yuzu jam as the base citrus flavour. Our Rum Yuzu Tea uses YuzuJam blended with white rum and lemon tea for a mellow, aromatic summer drink.
What is a Lemon High (レモンハイ)?
Lemon High (レモンハイ / Lemon Sour) is one of Japan’s most popular izakaya drinks — a simple, clean mix of shochu or vodka, lemon juice, and soda water. It’s refreshing, slightly sharp, and pairs perfectly with rich ramen. At Ramen RAIJIN, we make ours with vodka 1.5oz, fresh lemon juice, and soda, served in our branded mug.
Can I order these drinks for takeout or delivery?
Our cocktails are available for dine-in at our Toronto location. For food takeout and delivery, please visit our online order page.
Available Now · Dine-In Only
Come Try the Summer Menu
Three new drinks. All available now at ramen RAIJIN Toronto.
No reservations needed to order from the drinks menu.
📍 24 Wellesley St. West Rear, Toronto, ON · ☎ 647-348-0667
