Kyoto Sour
A sophisticated sake sour with muddled grapefruit and a subtle kick of heat, named after Japan's ancient imperial capital.
- 3 ozsake
- 2 slicesgrapefruit
- ½ ozfresh lemon juice
- ¾ ozagave nectar
- 2 dasheshot sauce
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The Kyoto Sour was created by Paul Tanguay and Tad Carducci of Tippling Bros., showcasing sake's versatility as a cocktail base. Named for the city that served as Japan's imperial capital for over a millennium, this cocktail balances the delicate nature of junmai sake with bright citrus and a subtle kick of heat. It demonstrates how sake can shine in Western-style cocktail formats.
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