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5 Sake Cocktails That Are Perfect for Summer Soirées
Nothing says summer like a delicious cocktail filled with sweet flavors. If you’re planning a summer soiree or bartending at a private party, now’s the perfect time to wow people with new drinks on the menu. Get the sunny party started with these crowd-pleasing concoctions.
Sake, or Japanese rice wine, is an alcoholic beverage derived from fermented rice. It’s a gluten-free ingredient that you can add to recipes and cocktails. The alcohol content usually ranges from 13%-17%. It has a transparent color, a pure taste and a distinct flavor.
Sake is also nutrient-rich, containing 18 amino acids, multivitamins, polyphenols and short peptides. Over 1,500 factories in Japan brew sake, including the most famous companies Kiku-Masamune in Kobe and Gekkeikan in Kyoto.
Encourage people to hang out at your bar and cool down this summer with these fresh sake cocktails.
Summer Sake Sangria
Ditch the classic red sangria and replace it with this summer-ready recipe. It’s inexpensive, flavored with summer fruits and an ultimate crowd-pleaser. Feel free to make it your own — add ginger ale or other fruits to elevate your drink.
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Raspberry Sake Tea Cocktail
This flavorful treat is ideal if your guests prefer something refreshing and light. The combination of raspberry, tea and a splash of sake complements the sunny weather. The raspberry sake tea cocktail will excite your and your guests’ taste buds.
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Cherry Bomb
A Cherry Bomb is a sweet and refreshing concoction that’s fun and easy to make. It contains Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Sake, a creamy and sweet dessert-type of sake, making it a perfect addition to your drink. If you’re feeling adventurous, make your cherry syrup at home.
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Sake Sour
If you love whiskey sour’s sweetness, sake sour is the perfect drink for your manly menu. It is smooth and has a lower alcohol content than the traditional whiskey sour. The blend of sake’s delicate flavors and citrus fruits will surely satisfy any palette, making it a lovely drink for all types of drinkers.
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Morning Glory
Bring a delicious spin to the classic. The Morning Glory cocktail offers a refreshing mix of apple, cucumber, lemon and ginger. It provides multivitamins and fiber, making it ideal for health-conscious guests who still want to have a blast.
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Shake Your Way to a Fun-Filled Summer Soirée
Whether hosting your own party or serving as a bartender for a summer soirée, these sake drinks will surely please everyone’s palette. Sake is a healthy and fun ingredient to experiment with in your bar, so unleash your creativity and tweak these recipes to make it uniquely yours. Which of the following recipes are you most excited to try out?