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Cold Sake Recipe

Name: M Vista | Asian Fusion • Sushis Cold Sake Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 250 ml Zipang Sparkling Sake (chilled); 4 cubes Ice (optional - for serving in a rocks glass); 1 slice Thin cucumber ribbon (optional garnish); 1 leaf Shiso leaf or mint sprig (optional garnish); 1 tsp Fresh grated ginger (optional, for slight bite); 0.25 piece Lemon or yuzu wedge (optional)

Inspired by M Vista | Asian Fusion • Sushi

Time10m

Serves1

Zipang Sparkling Sake (250 ml) Naturally carbonated, refreshing flavor

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Ingredients

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Sake & Garnish

1.06 cup (250 ml) Zipang Sparkling Sake (chilled)4 cubes Ice (optional - for serving in a rocks glass)1 slice Thin cucumber ribbon (optional garnish)1 leaf Shiso leaf or mint sprig (optional garnish)1 tsp Fresh grated ginger (optional, for slight bite)1/4 piece Lemon or yuzu wedge (optional)

Method

Sake & Garnish

Chill and prepare glassware

Refrigerate the 250 ml bottle of Zipang Sparkling Sake for at least 2–3 hours or until well chilled (ideally 40–50°F / 4–10°C). If serving on ice, place a rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice to chill then discard before pouring.

Optional ginger preparation

If using fresh grated ginger for a subtle spicy note, grate about 1 tsp and set aside on a small spoon. This will be added sparingly to the glass later to avoid overpowering the delicate sake.

Open bottle carefully

Gently open the sparkling sake bottle over a sink or towel. Pour slowly to avoid excessive foaming and loss of carbonation.

Serve straight (traditional)

Pour the chilled Zipang Sparkling Sake directly into a chilled sake cup (ochoko) or a Champagne flute, filling to about three-quarters to preserve aroma and effervescence. No ice required for the purest flavor.

Serve on ice (refreshing, casual)

If serving on ice, add 3–4 fresh ice cubes to a short rocks glass. Pour the chilled sparkling sake slowly over the ice to maintain bubbles. Leave a small gap at the top to avoid overflow.

Garnish and finish

Optional: For a light aromatic accent, add a thin cucumber ribbon along the inside of the glass, or float a shiso leaf / mint sprig on top. If using grated ginger, add a very small pinch (about 1/4–1/2 tsp) to the surface and taste — it should be a hint, not dominant. Optionally, express a lemon or yuzu wedge over the glass and drop the wedge in for a citrus lift.

Enjoy

Serve immediately while the sake is cold and effervescent. Sip slowly to appreciate the natural carbonation and delicate flavor profile of the Zipang Sparkling Sake.