Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Leading up to World Saké Day (October 1) and Pinnacle’s “Saké Simplified” Seminar on October 2, offering yet another saké cocktail only makes sense. First, a shameless plug……for that seminar: Pinnacle still has seats available. I’ll present an overview of the range of saké expressions … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: For Saké’s Sake
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Cocktail of the Week: Saké-tini (and a sake seminar!)
Presented by Cooks' World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor If you’d like to learn more about saké and how to enjoy it in cocktails and with your meals, come to the “Saké Simplified” seminar I’m presenting at Pinnacle Wine & Liquor on Wednesday, October 2. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. More details are … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: Saké-tini (and a sake seminar!)
October 2 Saké Seminar and More Upcoming Events
I just updated the Events page here on the Libation Lounge blog, including quite a few upcoming free tastings, so please click over there and see if you find one (or a bunch) of interest. Check that page frequently, too, as I'll be adding more events during the busy pre-holiday season. In particular please note … Continue reading October 2 Saké Seminar and More Upcoming Events
Cocktail of the Week: The Geisha Martini
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor I am ashamed (yes, truly) that I haven’t posted this cocktail long before now. It’s a longstanding favorite of mine, and it’s where my fascination with saké began. Simon Difford created it in 2016—not in Japan, but in London, England. One could make this drink with … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Geisha Martini
Cocktail of the Week: What nigori saké is, and three cocktails to make with it
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 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
Cocktail of the Week: The Nigori Saketini (or “Kyoto Lady”)
Presented by Cooks’ World and Pinnacle Wine & Liquor The Nigori Saketini is a delicious, citrusy, refreshing, lower-alcohol cocktail that resembles the classic White Lady, right down to the kisses of gin and lemon. Hence, I nicknamed it the “Kyoto Lady.” The White Lady is traditionally made with egg white to give it a creamy … Continue reading Cocktail of the Week: The Nigori Saketini (or “Kyoto Lady”)
Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Sumo in a Sidecar
…and a little about other ways to enjoy sake—a great ingredient to have when you're drinking more than one! I love sake, and I love using sake in cocktails. Too many Americans think of sake only as the warmed-up, often less-than-pleasant beverage typically served in Japanese-themed chain restaurants. There’s an entire, wonderful world of sakes … Continue reading Cooks’ World/Pinnacle Liquor Cocktail of the Week: Sumo in a Sidecar
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