Plum sake cocktail

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My inspiration for this cocktail comes from the flavors I discovered upon tasting Akashi Tai Umeshu Plum Sake for the first time. I wanted to honor the notes of honey and (of course) plum that were deliciously forward in my tasting experience. My mother is a special fan of these two flavors, and I wanted to honor her with this drink. Each element of this cocktail is a symbol of something she has taught me or a story she has told.

This best-ever sake punch recipe serves eight and takes just 30 minutes to make. Get the sake cocktail recipe at Food & Wine.

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Would you like to infuse a little umami (you know, that indescribable fifth flavor capable of inspiring stray thoughts like "why does this taste like magic?") into your next Negroni? If so, I have some good news...all you need is a bottle of umeshu sake (aka "plum sake"). Made from the spectacular stone fruit ume, umeshu sake has a unique flavor that is bright, rich, and curiously savory sweet. And when combined with gin and gentian, it makes for one especially wonderful take on the Negroni.

If you're looking for a delicious autumn cocktail, look no further than this refreshing Plum Ginger Gin Sour cocktail made with Empress 1908 Gin. It's easy to make and perfect for sipping on a cool fall evening. Give it a try with homemade plum ginger simple syrup.