- Use chilled sake for the best flavor and a crisp, refreshing finish.
- Junmai Ginjo sake works especially well as it’s smooth, lightly fruity, and balanced enough to pair with bitters and citrus.
- Brown or unrefined sugar cubes add a little more depth, though white sugar works perfectly fine.
- Large ice cubes melt more slowly and keep the drink from becoming diluted too quickly.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can swap the sugar cube for ½ teaspoon simple syrup.
Sake Old Fashioned
A smooth, elegant Sake Old Fashioned — a Japanese twist on the classic cocktail. Light, citrusy, and perfectly balanced, it’s quick to make and 100% vegan-friendly.
Servings: 1
Calories: 165kcal
Equipment
- Old-fashioned (rocks) glass
- Muddler or back of a spoon
- Bar spoon
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Cocktail stick for garnish
Ingredients
- 75 ml Sake
- 1 Dash of Bitters
- 1 Sugar cube
Garnish:
- 1 Maraschino Cherry
- 1 Satsuma slice
- 1 Lemon Slice
Instructions
Prepare your garnish:
- Slice your lemon into a paper thin round
- Slice your satsuma into a round also
- Spear your cherry with a cocktail stick.
Build your cocktail:
- Napkin over old fashioned glass, Sugar cube on top then drench with bitters, allowing to soak through.
- Drop the cube into the glass and muddle with a muddler or spoon, crushing the cube into a rough paste.
- Place a cube or two of ice into glass, along with your sake.
- Stir until your sugar has mostly dissolved.
- Garnish with your satsuma, lemon and cherry and sit back and enjoy
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serve | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.2mg
