Today is International Sake Day! Break out the chopsticks, crack open a bottle of sake, and get to celebrating Japan’s most notable fermented beverage.
Sake is not a rice “wine” as most think. It is more akin to beer in the way that it is made, even though it packs a much stronger punch with an alcohol content of about 15%. Sake has been made in Japan for a very, very long time, with some of the most ancient texts mentioning the brew. It’s generally made from rice that is unsuitable for eating, and as sake has become more and more desired around the world, breweries are popping up in other countries.
Today is International Sake Day because it symbolizes the beginning of brewing year. We thought we would pass along some sake cocktail recipes, courtesy of TY KU to get your celebration rolling!
Asian Mojito
2 oz Sake
1 stalk fresh mint, de-stemmed
Squeeze of lemon or lime juice
Shake everything together with ice, serve in old fashioned glass.
Ginger Crush
2 oz Sake
1 oz ginger ale
Fresh ginger
Muddle fresh ginger, then shake with ice, sake and ginger ale. Serve in old fashioned glass.
Sake Sunrise
2 oz Sake
1 oz orange juice
splash of champagne
Shake sake and orange juice with ice, strain into cocktail glass. Top with champagne.
