Hello everyone,
I’m Nakao, ume concierge at our Kamakura store.
When I’m tired, I love refreshing myself with a glass of tart ume syrup.
Today, I’d like to share a couple of cocktail recipes made with ume syrup—perfect for adding a little sparkle to casual parties or gatherings.
And don’t worry—both recipes can also be made non-alcoholic, making them enjoyable for everyone, including those who don’t drink, as well as expectant or nursing mothers.
Ume Cassis Orange
No.1 favorite at Choya’s Summer Cocktail Event
【Ingredients】
- 20ml ume syrup
- 50ml cassis liqueur
- 150ml orange juice
- 1 Fully-ripened Nanko ume
※Non-alcoholic version: Replace cassis liqueur with cassis syrup.
Tip: Use 100% orange juice for the best flavor. For those adding alcohol, a splash of brandy makes it deeper and more sophisticated.
Ume Mojito
Refreshing with ume tartness and fresh mint aroma
【Ingredients】
- 50ml ume syrup
- 30ml white rum
- 170ml soda
- 5ml mint liqueur
- 1 Fully-ripened Nanko ume
- Fresh mint, lime
※Non-alcoholic version: Replace white rum and mint liqueur with extra soda.
Rum-based and not too sweet, this cocktail shines when enjoyed with half-frozen Fully-ripened Nanko ume, lightly crushed for an extra burst of freshness. It’s the perfect cocktail for early summer.
Whether with family or friends, these ume cocktails are sure to lift your spirits. Please give them a try!