Sake is finding its way into more cocktails and it is a wonderful base ingredient. This Kyoto Sour is a unique twist on the classic sour cocktails, and it's what one might expect from a sake cocktail.
It begins with Gekkeikan Haiku, one of the more readily available sakes in the U.S., and a dash of Tabasco with grapefruit for that spicy-citrus flavor that goes so well with sake. The sweetener options are a matter of choice and I've tried it with both agave nectar and Barenjager, finding that both are excellent options that I encourage you to explore. This is a fantastic pre-sushi drink.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 3 parts Gekkeikan Haiku Sake
- 2 slices fresh grapefruit
- 1/2 part fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 part agave nectar or Bärenjäger
- 2 dashes green Tabasco®
- Mint sprig for garnish
Preparation:
- Muddle grapefruit and Tabasco in a cocktail shaker.
- Add Gekkeikan Haiku sake, lemon juice and agave nectar/Bärenjäger.
- Shake vigorously.
- Strain into a old-fashioned glass filled with ice and garnish with a mint sprig.
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