Sizzling Sake Spritz

This Sizzling Sake Spritz is a delightful fusion of East and West, offering a unique blend of cognac, sake, and zesty flavors. The combination of peperoncini pickle brine and lemon juice adds a tantalizing tang, while the rosemary infuses a refreshing herbal aroma. This cocktail is a perfect balance of savory and zesty, making it a captivating choice for adventurous drinkers.

Sizzling Sake Spritz

A fusion cocktail combining cognac, sake, lemon juice, and peperoncini pickle brine, garnished with rosemary and peperoncini for a tantalizing and refreshing experience.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 oz cognac or brandy
  • 1 oz sake
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp peperoncini pickle brine
  • 2 tsp simple syrup (1 cup sugar, 1 cup water)
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 cups ice
  • peperoncini (pickled Italian peppers)

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine cognac or brandy, sake, lemon juice, pickle brine, and simple syrup.
  2. Add rosemary to the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with peperoncini and a second sprig of rosemary.