The moment I saw the recipe for the Zen Milk Bath in Yuri Kato's book Japanese Cocktails I knew it was going to be something spectacular, and I have not been disappointed. The aspect of this cocktail that I find the most intriguing is that it shows that sake can be a very versatile cocktail ingredient and even works with vanilla and milk, which are not the most obvious pairings. It does work quite divinely and makes a fabulous and relaxing night cap, dessert, or tea time tipple.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 oz (30 ml) Zen Green Tea Liqueur
- 1 oz (30 ml) nigori zake
- 1/4 oz (7 ml) vanilla vodka
- 2 oz (60 ml) milk
- Matcha powder for garnish
Preparation:
- Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Sprinkle matcha powder on top and serve.
