SoHo Sake-tini

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Alcoholic Cocktail Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass 4 ingredients

Recipe

  • 1.75 Unfiltred Sake Wine (Rice)
  • 0.75 Vodka
  • 0.75 Soho Lychee Liqueur
  • 0.50 Schnapps (Peach)

Instructions

This recipe was developed in 2006 by Sc'Eric Horner for the Fuji & Jade Garden restaurant in State College, PA. You will find many different recipes for sake-tinis, most of which involve a majority of ingredients other than sake*. This seemed counter-intuitive to me, as you wouldn't generally call Gin + Vermouth cocktail a "Vermouth-tini". So, the focus is the sake and how the other ingredients work with it to create an amazing cocktail. *Incidentally, be careful ordering sake when you visit a sushi bar. Sake (without an accent) is the generally accepted spelling for the Japanese word for salmon. Sake (with an accent over the "e") is the accepted spelling for the traditional, Asian rice-Wine beverage. They are pronounced almost identically, but the accent/inflection is different. I have eliminated the accent here to simplify internet browser compatibility.Use a Lychee Fruit to gently rub around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Rim half of the glass in Sugar--optional, as some folks prefer a slightly bitter drink. Nestle a marchino Cherry inside the pitted Lychee Fruit (canned works best). Set the Fruit in the bottom of the glass. Combine the remaining ingredients with ice in your cocktail shaker. Shake, pour and serve.

About SoHo Sake-tini

The SoHo Sake-tini is a delightful fusion cocktail that brings together the refreshing and exotic flavors of the East with a touch of Western flair. At its core, the drink features unfiltered sake, a traditional Japanese rice wine known for its creamy texture and slightly sweet, nutty taste. This is expertly blended with the crisp and clean notes of vodka, creating a smooth base. The addition of SoHo Lychee Liqueur introduces a fragrant and tropical aroma, enhancing the cocktail with the sweet and floral essence of lychee fruit. To round out the flavor profile, a hint of peach schnapps adds a juicy, fruity undertone, making the SoHo Sake-tini a well-balanced and aromatic experience.

The SoHo Sake-tini emerged as part of the modern cocktail renaissance, where mixologists began experimenting with unconventional ingredients to create unique and sophisticated drinks. This cocktail pays homage to the growing popularity of sake in Western bars, while also embracing the trend of incorporating Asian influences into contemporary mixology. The combination of sake with lychee and peach flavors makes this drink a refreshing choice for those seeking something different from the classic martini or sake cocktails. It's perfect for a summer evening or a chic cocktail party, offering a taste journey that is both exotic and familiar.

This cocktail is alcoholic, so drink responsibly! Best served in a Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass, though any glass works!

Feel free to get creative with substitutions — try different fruit types, sugar substitutes, or liquor brands. Crafting cocktails should be fun!


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  1. Sake
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  3. Lychee Liqueur
  4. Schnapps (Fruited)

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