Spicy Sake Sour
A bold and refreshing vegan cocktail made with sake, lemon, agave, aquafaba, and Bird’s Eye chilli. Citrusy, spicy, and perfectly frothy—ideal for when you want something with a kick.
Servings: 1
Calories: 82kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Jigger or small measuring cup
- Hawthorne strainer
- Chilled old fashioned glass
Ingredients
- 25 ml chickpea water aquafaba taken from can of chickpeas
- ¼ of a Bird’s Eye chilli depending on spice preference
- 75 ml Hakutsuru Superior Sake Junmai Ginjo
- 12.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- 25 ml agave nectar
- A chilled old fashioned glass
Garnish:
- Thin half-moon slice of pink grapefruit
- Fresh sprig of mint
- Maraschino cherry optional, but recommended
Instructions
- Cut a grapefruit into thin half-moon slices.
- Pick a fresh sprig of mint.
- Optional: Skewer a maraschino cherry for a sweet finishing touch.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the lemon juice, agave nectar, and chilli.
- Muddle well to release the chilli's spice.
- Pour in the aquafaba and sake.
- If you have a cocktail strainer with a removable spring, add the spring to help emulsify the aquafaba. If not, don’t worry—it’s optional.
- Shake vigorously without ice for 30 seconds to create a foamy top.
- Open the shaker and check for a good head of foam.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again for another 20 seconds to chill the cocktail.
- Strain into a chilled old fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with your grapefruit slice, mint sprig, and cherry if using.
Notes
- Adjust the spice: Start with ¼ of a Bird’s Eye chilli for a mild kick. Muddle more or add extra chilli if you prefer a spicier spicy sake sour.
- Don’t skip the dry shake: Shaking without ice first helps the aquafaba create a thick, silky foam.
- Chill your glass: A properly chilled old fashioned glass keeps the cocktail colder and helps the foam hold its shape.
- Use fresh citrus: Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the cocktail a brighter, cleaner flavour than bottled juice.
- Sake choice matters: A clean, light Junmai or Junmai Ginjo sake works best. Avoid sweet or cloudy nigori sake for this cocktail.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cocktail | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
