Cocktails pairings for Japanese Plum Wine

Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

Why it works with Japanese Plum Wine

Clean, dry, slightly umami pours rinse the palate between rice-vinegar bites without overwhelming subtle fish.

Martini family

Vodka, cranberry, lime, triple sec. The pink one — tarter than it looks.

Why it works with Japanese Plum Wine

Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.

Shaken sours

White rum, fresh lime, sugar. The simplest, brightest sour ever invented.

Why it works with Japanese Plum Wine

Tropical, citrus-bright, and lightly tart pours echo the fruit at the center of the plate.

Martini family

Martini with olive brine — savory, umami-edged, food-loving.

Why it works with Japanese Plum Wine

Clean, dry, slightly umami pours rinse the palate between rice-vinegar bites without overwhelming subtle fish.

Shaken sours

Gin and fresh lime — as stripped-down as a sour gets.

Why it works with Japanese Plum Wine

Clean, dry, slightly umami pours rinse the palate between rice-vinegar bites without overwhelming subtle fish.

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

Why it works with Japanese Plum Wine

Clean, dry, slightly umami pours rinse the palate between rice-vinegar bites without overwhelming subtle fish.