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Sakura-chan

Written by
Warren Lindsay

Updated 04/14/15

This sake-based cocktail from Warren Lindsay of Andaz Tokyo is inspired by beautiful cherry blossoms.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 oz Hakkaisan Premium Japanese Sake
  • 1/2 oz Sakura Liqueur
  • 1 dash Lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Kirsch with Griotte Cherries
  • Garnish: 1 None Sakura flower
  • Garnish: 1 None Cherry

Steps

  1. Add all ingredients, except the Kirsch, to a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir, and strain into a sake glass over one large piece of ice. Float the Kirsch over top and garnish with a sakura flower and cherry.