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Japanese sake-based cider served in a glass
Special Japanese cider with sake and apple

Japanese Sake & Apple Cider Cocktail

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Drinks
This drink combines Japanese minimalism with the Western cider tradition. The umami-rich, slightly sweet flavour profile of sake (rice wine) blends surprisingly well with apple. The heat of the ginger cleanses the palate. This is actually a 'sangria' style cold cocktail, not a fermented cider, but the taste experience is similarly complex.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Japanese

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large jug
  • Knife, peeler
  • Sieve

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sulphur dioxide

Instructions

1 ✓

Peel the ginger and cut into thin slices. Remove strips of lemon peel with a vegetable peeler (yellow part only!).

Tip: Ginger skin can taste earthy, so always peel it.
2 ✓

Mix the apple juice, sake, sugar, and salt in the jug until the sugar dissolves.

Tip: Salt enhances the rice flavour of the sake and the fruitiness of the apple.
3 ✓

Drop in the ginger, lemon peel, and cloves.

Tip: This is a cold steep (maceration), which is slower but results in fresher flavours.
4 ✓

Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours to let the flavours meld.

Tip: The longer it stands, the hotter it gets from the ginger.
5 ✓

Serve with ice; you can put a fresh slice of ginger in the glass.

Tip: Strain before serving if you don't want to dodge the spices.

Recipe FAQ

What sake should I buy?
A mid-range 'Junmai' is perfect. Don't use the most expensive one for a cocktail, but avoid cooking wine.
Can children drink it?
NO! This contains alcohol (sake).

Ingredients

  • 500 ml dry sake
  • 1500 ml unfiltered apple juice
  • 100 g sugar (or honey to taste)
  • 10 g fresh ginger
  • 1 pc lemon peel (organic)
  • 3 pc cloves
  • 1 pinch salt