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Japanese plum wines are known for their versatility. They can be used as or in desserts, used as a base for cocktail, and served with or used while making the main course. Tastessence lists down the best Japanese plum wines that you can try!
Although much revered, Japanese plum wine is a relatively simple beverage, made from ume plums, sugar, and grain alcohol. The reason why it works so well is that this beverage blends together the sour and sweet tastes of the plums and the sugar, making for an interesting journey for your tastebuds.
It's easy to make my recipe for Plum Wine or Umeshu (梅酒) at home with fresh Japanese plums (ume) steeped in shochu/white liquor and sugar. The liqueur is delicious in mixed drinks thanks to its appealing fruity aroma and sweet and tart flavor. Inspired by the Japanese drama Midnight Diner.
What is Japanese plum wine, or umeshu (梅酒)? Plum wine is a bit of a misnomer. It is technically a liqueur made from ume plums, shochu, and sugar. In fact, enjoyed on its own or in cocktails, it is Japan’s most popular liqueur with over 300 different brands, including premium barrel-aged versions.
Dive into the world of Japanese Plum Wine (Umeshu) with our ultimate guide. Explore making umeshu at home, enjoy it in various ways, and learn about popular brands like Choya. Discover the rich heritage and unique flavors of this traditional Japanese beverage
Umeshu (梅酒) is a Japanese liqueur made by steeping ume plums (while still unripe and green) in liquor (焼酎, shōchū) and sugar. It has a sweet, sour taste, and an alcohol content of 10–15%. Famous brands of umeshu include Choya, Takara Shuzo and Matsuyuki.
When it comes to Japanese drinks, sake often takes the spotlight, but if you want something a bit different, umeshu should be your go-to! Umeshu is a flavorful alcoholic drink made with plums, packed with sweet notes alongside the characteristics of its base spirit. Here we’ll explore what makes umeshu stand out from the rest. What is Umeshu?
Umeshu is a type of Japanese mixed alcoholic beverage made by soaking unripe Japanese plums (ume) in naturally white liquor, shochu, and brandy.
The term plum wine is a simplification used in overseas marketing to differentiate umeshu from other nihonshu, like sake and shochu. In Japanese, umeshu is expressed with the characters 梅酒, meaning “plum” and “alcohol” respectively.
Umeshu, or plum wine, is a popular sweet drink inside and outside Japan. This tasty drink is a great aperitif and also wonderful as a dessert wine after dinner. It’s often served chilled, over ice, or mixed with soda water.