Ozeke Sake Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
Place a coupe or Nick & Nora glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes or fill it with ice water while you assemble the cocktail to ensure the drink stays cool.
2
If using fresh yuzu, strain seeds and pulp. Have all ingredients measured and ready (mise en place).

3
Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 0.5 oz chilled vodka, 3 oz Ozeki Junmai sake, 0.5 oz fresh yuzu (or lemon) juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup, 0.25 oz Cointreau (if using), and 1 dash bitters.
4
Add ice and shake
Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Cap and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds. Because sake is lower in alcohol and lighter-bodied than many spirits, a shorter, brisk shake chills and slightly dilutes the mix without bruising delicate sake aromatics.
5
Fine-strain
Discard the ice from the chilled glass (if used). Double-strain the cocktail into the pre-chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and any citrus pulp for a clean, silky presentation.

6
Express the oils from a yuzu or lemon twist over the surface of the drink by holding the twist skin-side down over the glass and giving it a sharp squeeze, then run it around the rim and drop into the cocktail (or rest on the lip).
7
Optionally float a single edible flower or a tiny shiso leaf for aroma. Serve immediately.