Geisha in a glass
Because slamming sake isn’t for everyone, you can also drink it in cocktail form. Sake is Japanese rice wine with an alcohol percentage ranging from 5 to 20%. The flavor depends on the region, type of rice and preparation process.
This cocktail is named after women with black, beautifully styled hair, a white-painted face, red lips and a kimono. Their profession was to flirt subtly, be good conversationalists and be skilled at playing drinking games. But the ladies who were talented in poetry and calligraphy were undoubtedly the most beloved.
Whether this drink immediately makes you think of these mysterious women is the question, but it is special nonetheless. You serve this mix in a Japanese teapot and drink it warm. Furosen Nakagumi sake (via Yoigokochi Sake Importers) was specifically chosen for this cocktail, because this sake becomes more intense when you warm it up.
This drink is difficult to find, but it can also be made with regular sake. Otherwise, the cocktail boys at Tunes Bar at the Conservatorium hotel will make a delicious pot for you.
Preparation
Stir all the ingredients (including the hot water) together thoroughly for about 30 seconds. Serve in the teapot and pour at the table into a good, thick glass with some fresh lemon and cinnamon as garnish in the glass.
Image: Tunes Bar
Recipe: Tim Hoevenagel, Tunes Bar
