Originally published October 3, 2007 at 12:00 AM | Page modified October 3, 2007 at 2:01 AM
PrintRecipe: Sake Refresh
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Makes 1 drink
1 sprig fresh mint
4 slices fresh cucumber
¾ ounce simple syrup* (see note, below)
1 ½ ounces vodka
½ ounce sake
¾ ounce fresh lime juice
Garnish: thin slice cucumber
Tear mint sprig and drop into a cocktail shaker. Add 4 cucumber slices and simple syrup. Hand-press with a muddler. Add vodka, sake and lime juice. Fill shaker with ice, and shake vigorously for 6 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a cucumber slice.
*Bar-Chef Note: Simple syrup is available at bar-supply stores. Or, to make it, combine 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water in a small heavy pan. Bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool. Bottle and store at room temperature until needed. Keeps indefinitely.
Copyright 2007, Kathy Casey Food Studios
Copyright © 2007 The Seattle Times Company
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