Sake Brunch

Sake for brunch? Why not?! At least, that is what I thought when I came across these bubbly libations, courtesy of Zipang Sparkling Sake. This weekend, consider swapping your favorite champagne for a pint-size bottle of this light yet sweet effervescence to stir up something other than the ordinary mimosa.


St. Zipang
4 parts Zipang Sparkling Sake
1 part St Germain elderflower liqueur
Splash yuzu simple syrup

Shake the St Germain and yuzu simple syrup over ice and strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top with chilled Zipang Sparkling Sake. Garnish with a fresh raspberry.





Sparkling Sugarplum
2 ½ parts Zipang Sparkling Sake
½ part Gekkeikan Plum wine
½ part ginger liqueur or ginger syrup
1 part passion fruit nectar or puree

Combine plum wine, ginger liqueur and passion fruit nectar in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top with Zipang sparkling sake, stir gently and garnish with a candied ginger slice.



Ninja Bellini
4 parts Zipang Sparkling Sake
1 part peach liqueur

Pour the peach liqueur into a chilled champagne flute and top with chilled Zipang Sparkling Sake.