Infused Sake
Elevate your cocktail hour with this vibrant and customizable Infused Sake recipe, a refreshing twist on traditional Japanese sake. Featuring the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, a zesty hint of orange peel, and the optional herbal note of basil, this recipe transforms your favorite junmai or ginjo sake into a sophisticated infusion bursting with flavor. Perfectly balanced with an optional touch of honey, this no-cook recipe comes together in just minutes, with the magic happening as it chills in the fridge. After 24 to 48 hours of steeping, you'll have a smooth, aromatic infused sake ready to serve over ice or simply chilled. Ideal for dinner parties, celebrations, or quiet evenings, this homemade sake infusion is as visually stunning as it is delicious, ensuring it will be the star of your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml Sake (junmai or ginjo recommended)
- 150 g Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 1 piece Orange peel (organic, pith removed)
- 1 tbsp Honey (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
Start by preparing your chosen infusion ingredients. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin slices, gently tear the basil leaves for more flavor release (if using), and carefully peel the orange to remove the pith, leaving just the fragrant orange peel.
In a clean, airtight glass jar or container, place the strawberries, basil leaves, and orange peel. Add the honey, if desired, for a hint of sweetness.
Pour the sake over the prepared ingredients, ensuring everything is fully submerged.
Seal the jar or container tightly and gently shake to combine the ingredients.
Refrigerate the mixture for 24 to 48 hours to allow the flavors to infuse. Taste after 24 hours to check the intensity, letting it infuse longer if needed.
Once the infusion reaches your desired flavor, strain the sake through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle, discarding the solids.
Serve your infused sake chilled, either as is or over ice. Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice or a basil leaf for extra flair, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 440 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
