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Sake Bomb Recipe

Sake Bomb Recipe


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  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Description

Sake bomb blends Japanese culinary excitement with playful bar culture, merging crisp beer and smooth sake in a spirited ritual. Cocktail enthusiasts and cultural adventurers discover an explosive flavor experience that connects tradition with modern celebration.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Alcohol:

  • 1 oz (30 ml) sake
  • 4 oz (120 ml) beer (light lager or Japanese beer like Asahi or Sapporo)

Instructions

  1. Select a sturdy beer glass and fill it approximately halfway with chilled lager or pilsner, ensuring enough room for the sake shot.
  2. Take a clean shot glass and carefully pour premium sake into it, selecting a temperature that complements the beer’s flavor profile.
  3. Position two parallel chopsticks securely across the top rim of the beer glass, creating a stable bridge for the sake shot.
  4. Delicately place the sake-filled shot glass atop the chopsticks, maintaining perfect balance and ensuring it sits centered.
  5. Gather friends around and create anticipation by gently tapping the table’s surface, causing the shot glass to dramatically plunge into the waiting beer.
  6. Alternatively, apply slight pressure to the chopsticks, allowing them to separate and release the sake shot into the beer’s effervescent depths.
  7. Immediately consume the sake bomb while the beer is still fizzing and the sake remains crisp, embracing the dynamic blend of flavors.
  8. Practice responsible drinking, savor the moment, and enjoy this playful Japanese-inspired cocktail ritual with friends.

Notes

  • Choose a sturdy beer glass to prevent accidental breaking when dropping the shot.
  • Use high-quality sake and a crisp lager or light beer for the best flavor combination.
  • Practice carefully balancing the shot glass on chopsticks to avoid messy spills or uneven drops.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, replace beer with sparkling apple cider and sake with a grape juice shot.
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: None
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 10 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg