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This sake sour is a light and refreshing cocktail to serve this Halloween. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, it perfectly balances citrusy, herbal, and smooth. You can make it year-round, but I’ve twisted it to make it perfect for a spooky season!
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Pin ItI have always loved sake and making fun cocktails with it. It’s a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. Typically, sake has a lower alcohol content than spirits like vodka or gin, making this cocktail a lighter option.
You can make this cocktail year-round, but I loved the light green color for Halloween, and it’s an excellent option for a lighter drink.
You will also love my sparkling sake sangria, classic whiskey sour, and make-ahead sake cocktails.
Why You’ll Love This Sake Sour
- Light, refreshing, and simple.
- Great alternative to stronger, spirit-based cocktails.
- Cucumbers add a fresh, spa like flavor.
- Egg white creates a silky, frothy texture.
- Remove the Halloween garnishes to make this year-round.
Ingredients in a Sake Sour
Cucumbers: These add a cool, refreshing base to the drink, offering a crisp, subtle flavor that complements the sake.
Lime juice: Provides a bright, tangy acidity that balances the sweetness and adds a zesty kick.
Simple syrup: A touch of sweetness to smooth out the tartness of the lime and balance the drink.
Sake: The star of the cocktail, this light rice wine brings a smooth, delicate flavor with a lower alcohol content.
Egg white: This is optional, however it creates a silky, frothy texture, giving the cocktail a luxurious mouthfeel and a beautiful foam top.
Recipe Tips
Chill Your Sake: Keep your sake chilled before making the cocktail to ensure a crisp and refreshing drink.
Dry Shake for More Foam: Shake the cocktail ingredients without ice first (dry shake) to fully emulsify the egg white, creating a frothy foam on top.
Garnish Creatively: Besides the herb bundle, try garnishing with a cucumber ribbon or a lime twist for extra flair.
Adjust the Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, increase the amount of simple syrup slightly. For a more tart drink, add more lime juice.
More Halloween Cocktails You’ll Love
- Vampire’s Kiss Drink
- Easy Non-Alcoholic Punch
- Witches Brew Cocktail
- Poison Apple Cocktail
- Black Sangria Recipe
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Sake Sour
Ingredients
- 4 large cucumber slices
- 1 oz lime juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 2 1/2 oz sake
- 1 large egg white
Instructions
- Muddle the cucumbers: In a shaker, muddle four slices of fresh cucumber until you’ve extracted all the juice and flavor.
- Add the remaining ingredients: 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice, 3/4 ounces of simple syrup, 2 1/2 ounces of sake, and 1 egg white.
- Shake: Shake all the ingredients together with ice to froth up the egg white and create that luscious foam.
- Strain and serve: Strain into a coupe or martini glass.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
