Umeshu Soda
A refreshing Japanese cocktail combining sweet-tart plum wine with sparkling soda, one of the most popular ways to enjoy this traditional fruit liqueur.
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2Pour umeshu (plum wine) over the ice.
- 3Top with cold soda water.
- 4Stir gently to combine.
- 5Garnish with a pickled plum or lemon slice.
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Umeshu, Japanese plum wine made by steeping ume fruits in alcohol with sugar, has been produced for centuries. While often sipped neat, mixing with soda became popular as a lighter, more refreshing option suitable for extended drinking. The combination highlights umeshu's unique flavor—sweet and fruity with a subtle almond-like note from the ume pit.
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