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Sake Highball Cocktail Drink

Sake Highball Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Refresh yourself with this quick Sake highball recipe! Blend sake and soda water for the perfect summer cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 78

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Sake
  • 4 oz soda water
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slice or twist - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Highball Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Stirrer or Bar Spoon

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
  • Add Sake: Pour 2 oz Sake over the ice.
  • Add Soda Water: Measure and pour 4 oz soda water into the glass.
  • Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
  • Garnish: Place a lemon slice or twist into the glass for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Sake: If you don't have sake, you can use dry white wine as an alternative. It won't be the same, but it still makes a refreshing drink. I've also tried using shochu for a different but enjoyable twist.
  • Soda Water: You can substitute soda water with tonic water for a slightly bitter edge or sparkling water if you prefer a milder taste.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Sake Substitute: Use non-alcoholic sake; these are available and reasonably mimic sake's flavor profile.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of regular sake, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Check Ingredients: Ensure that both your sake and soda water are vegan-friendly. Some sakes may use animal-derived fining agents during production.
  • Proceed As Usual: Once you've confirmed your ingredients are vegan, follow the original steps to make your vegan Sake highball.