When it comes to enjoying a refreshing cocktail, why settle for the ordinary? It’s time to elevate your at-home mixology skills with three unique and exciting cocktails that incorporate the bold and versatile spirit of sake. Whether you’re a seasoned cocktail enthusiast or a beginner looking to experiment, these innovative sake cocktails are sure to impress your taste buds and guests alike. Get ready to embark on a flavor journey that blends tradition with modern flair!
Sake Sunrise
- 2 oz sake (Junmai or Daiginjo)
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine syrup
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice and maraschino cherry for garnish
In a shaker, combine the sake, fresh orange juice, and a handful of ice cubes. Shake well until chilled. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes. Slowly pour the grenadine syrup over the back of a spoon, allowing it to sink to the bottom and create a beautiful sunrise effect. Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
Sake Cucumber Cooler
- 2 oz sake (Ginjo or Nigori)
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Soda water
- Mint leaves and cucumber ribbon for garnish
Muddle the cucumber slices in the bottom of a shaker to release their refreshing flavors. Add the sake, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice cubes. Top up with soda water to your desired level of fizziness. Garnish with a sprig of mint leaves and a cucumber ribbon.
