Izumi Yuzu Lime Sake Collins, Sake Cocktail (6.8%), 750ml

Izumi Yuzu Lime Sake Collins is a refreshing, ready-to-drink sake cocktail from Ontario Spring Water Sake Company. With 6.8% ABV, it blends freshly-pressed sake, pure Ontario water and Japanese yuzu with lime to create a clean, light and vibrant citrus beverage. Japanese yuzu lends its distinctive flavour, delivering aromatic freshness, balanced acidity and gentle sweetness. This sparkling drink is often described as a citrus sake cocktail, yuzu sake, low-alcohol aperitif and a refreshing premium sake beverage.

Taste and Flavour Profile

Izumi Yuzu Lime Sake Collins features bright aromas of yuzu, lime and lemon zest with delicate floral notes. The palate is crisp, smooth and lightly sparkling, offering refreshing citrus flavours balanced by subtle sweetness. The freshly-pressed sake provides a clean, silky base, while the carbonation enhances its lively character. The finish is light, zesty and refreshing, with lingering citrus and soft fruit notes. Its balance of acidity, sweetness and effervescence makes it ideal as an aperitif, pairing drink, or easy-drinking sparkling Japanese sake cocktail for modern dining.

Cooking Suggestions: Izumi Yuzu Lime Sake Collins, Sake Cocktail

• Citrus Marinade Base: Enhances seafood, poultry, or tofu with bright yuzu acidity and gentle sweetness.
  
• Deglazing Liquid: Adds fresh citrus complexity to pan sauces and light reductions.
  
• Poaching Liquid: Infuses delicate fruit and seafood with subtle citrus aroma and refined flavour.
  
• Glazing Ingredient: Provides a glossy finish and refreshing citrus notes to grilled or roasted dishes.
  
• Dessert Enhancement: Adds brightness and aromatic citrus character to fruit-based desserts.

Serving Suggestions: Izumi Yuzu Lime Sake Collins, Sake Cocktail

• Seafood: Complements oysters, grilled prawns and sashimi by enhancing their freshness with citrus notes.
  
• Asian Cuisine: Pairs beautifully with sushi, tempura and light noodle dishes due to its balanced acidity.
  
• Light Appetisers: Matches salads, fresh vegetables and small plates with its clean and refreshing profile.
  
• Spicy Food: Balances mild spice in dishes such as spicy tuna or Asian-inspired appetisers with its gentle sweetness.
  
• Aperitif Serving: Ideal as a pre-dinner drink thanks to its low alcohol, sparkling texture and vibrant citrus flavour.

Origin: Japan

Volume: 750ml

Alc: 6.8% Vol

Ingredients: Sake (46.8%), (water, rice, koji), water, sugar (sugar and water), lime juice (15.1%), [water, concentrated lime juice, preservative [sodium metabisulphite (sulphites)], lime oil], yuzu juice (2.45%), potassium sorbate.

Allergens: For allergens see in bold.

Storage: Cool & dark place. Once opened, keep refrigerated.

Shelf life: Expiry date on the package.

Cooking/serving suggestions: Pair with seafood (oysters, prawns, sashimi), Asian (sushi, tempura), salads, spicy food (tuna, Asian-inspired) or serve as an aperitif (pre-dinner drink).