Jan 20, 2025 · For those looking to explore creative flavors, many contemporary producers infuse umeshu with ingredients like yuzu fruit juice, adding a refreshing, zesty twist rich in vitamin C and citric acid. Another notable variation is the fusion of …

Mar 17, 2023 · “Umeshu,” often referred to as plum wine, is a beguiling beverage that leverages the sour characteristics of its namesake fruit, rendering them into a refreshing and punchy drink that is as versatile as it is delicious.

May 5, 2018 · It’s easy to make my recipe for Plum Wine or Umeshu (梅酒) at home with fresh Japanese plums (ume) steeped in shochu/white liquor and sugar. The liqueur is delicious in mixed drinks thanks to its appealing fruity aroma and sweet and tart flavor.

Jul 16, 2017 · Ume Juice (梅ジュース) is a popular beverage in Japan made with a syrup extracted from green ume. It's fragrant and sweet, with a bracing tartness that makes it ultra refreshing on a sweltering summer day.

Sep 18, 2021 · Umeshu is made by steeping whole ume fruit in alcohol and rock sugar for a certain period of time, drawing out the fruit juice and ume extract. Since it’s easy to make at home, it’s been popular in Japan as a healthy alcoholic drink since ancient times and it’s also a …

Jan 26, 2021 · A beautiful low-ABV plum wine cocktail made with ume plum-infused Nankai Shochu, grenadine, lemon juice, and soda water.

Jul 1, 2022 · A super simple ume syrup juice perfect for the upcoming hot summer weather once all this rain clears. Although my favorite way to serve this syrup is in a glass full of ice mixed in with soda water, you can actually use the syrup as you would any other syrup; pour it over yogurt or ice cream, mix it into baked goods or even add it to a salad ...

Feb 28, 2023 · Not to be left out, Japan's own offering - Umeshu - ranks as the second most favored souvenir for foreign tourists after sake. It is easy to see why this plum wine has become so entrenched in Japanese culture with its easy-drinking sweet …

Umeshu, or plum wine, is a popular sweet drink inside and outside Japan. This tasty drink is a great aperitif and also wonderful as a dessert wine after dinner. It’s often served chilled, over ice, or mixed with soda water. Late May into June is the season for green plums.

Traditional umeshu is crafted by macerating green ume plums in a neutral spirit (like shochu or white liquor) and sugar for 6–12 months. The plums slowly release their juice, creating a syrupy, aromatic liqueur.