Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Customers at Pinnacle Wine & Liquor may have noticed by now that we have dramatically expanded our selection of saké, shochu, and other Asian spirits; they’re right beside the checkout counter, so they’re hard to miss. So far, we’ve conducted two in-store saké tastings and a … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: What nigori saké is, and three cocktails to make with it
Nigori Sake
Nigori Sake Cocktail: White Mountain
The lime and peach liqueur are an intoxicating combination even without the sake. In this case, I used Wakaze Nigori Sake, which is uniquely made in France using French rice. WHITE MOUNTAIN1 oz Nigori sake (Wakaze Nigori Sake)⅔ oz Giffard Peche de Vigne (peach liqueur)⅓ oz Freshly squeezed lime juice Mix all ingredients in a … Continue reading Nigori Sake Cocktail: White Mountain
Nigori Sake Cocktail: Melting Snow
As presented, this recipe makes a very petite cocktail (two ounces plus a teaspoon of ingredients), which will appear under-sized in a standard old-fashioned glass (I used a small glass for the one in the photo), so doubling it would be a fine idea. I chose Rihaku's Dreamy Clouds nigori sake for this version, but … Continue reading Nigori Sake Cocktail: Melting Snow
Nigori Sake Cocktail: Little Bamboo
Refreshing and fruity! I selected Yuki Otoko Snow Yeti Nigori Junmai Sake for this drink, as it's a bit lighter and rounder than our other nigori sake options, so it doesn't compete with the fruitiness. LITTLE BAMBOO3 oz Nigori sake (Snow Yeti)¾ oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice½ oz Pomegranate juice (POM Wonderful)½ oz OrgeatOne small … Continue reading Nigori Sake Cocktail: Little Bamboo
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