Recipe inspired by Health Magazine, Jan. 2011
This Pear-Mint-Ginger Sake Cocktail is refreshing and not too sweet with a wonderful kick of ginger. We went through two pitchers of them at our party last week! They're that tasty.
Make them to order in a rocks glass per the single serving directions below.
Or, if you'd like to serve them to a larger group like I did, simply multiply the ingredients by the number of guests you're having. Then, combine the 1st four ingredients in a container and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Strain the mixture, then pour into a beautiful pitcher and serve chilled with a sprig of mint in a simple martini glass.
INGREDIENTS (Serves 1)
- 2 mint sprigs
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger (Use sliced ginger "coins" if pre-mixing for a party. This will make straining easier, and provide for a clean presentation.)
- 2 ounces sake, chilled
- 2 ounces pear nectar (such as Goya brand), chilled
- Garnish: mint sprig
DIRECTIONS
Combine 2 mint sprigs and ginger in a chilled rocks glass; mash well. Fill glass with ice. Add chilled sake and chilled pear nectar; stir well. Garnish with a mint sprig; serve immediately.
Great Tip: Did you know you can store your fresh ginger in the freezer for several months to be at the ready anytime you need it?! Just thaw it on the counter briefly before each use.
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