Description
Crisp Japanese sake elevates the classic mojito with refreshing mint and zesty lime, creating a cross-cultural cocktail sensation. Smooth sake blends seamlessly with traditional mojito ingredients, offering you a sophisticated twist on a beloved tropical drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Sake:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) sake (preferably a smooth, dry sake like Junmai or Ginjo)
Fresh Ingredients:
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 mint sprig for garnish
- 1 lime wedge for garnish
Sweetener and Carbonated Components:
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)
- Soda water (club soda or sparkling water)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Crush vibrant mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar in a glass, extracting aromatic essential oils and tangy citrus essence.
- Generously cascade premium sake over the freshly muddled botanical mixture, allowing the flavors to intertwine.
- Densely pack the glass with crystalline ice cubes, then cascade sparkling soda water to create a refreshing effervescent layer.
- Delicately integrate all components by softly stirring with a long cocktail spoon, ensuring harmonious flavor distribution.
- Embellish the drink’s surface with a pristine mint sprig and a translucent lime wedge, adding visual elegance and aromatic complexity.
- Present immediately, inviting guests to savor the sophisticated Japanese-inspired tropical libation.
Notes
- Choose fresh, vibrant mint leaves for maximum flavor and aromatic oils.
- Use a sturdy muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to gently press mint and lime, releasing essential oils without tearing leaves.
- Swap traditional rum with sake for a unique Japanese-inspired twist that offers a lighter, more delicate cocktail experience.
- Adjust sweetness by experimenting with different sugar types like raw sugar, honey, or agave for alternative flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Mocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg