Konishi Silver

Konishi Ginjo Hiyashibori 吟醸ひやしぼり

Introduction

A fresh, light sake with subtle hints of flowers and fruit. Serve this elegant, refreshing sake chilled in a wine glass with light dishes.

Sake cocktails

Tokyo cosmopolitan

• 50 ml Konishi Silver
• 30 ml cranberry juice
• 10 ml Cointreau
• 10 ml fresh lime juice

Put a few ice cubes in a shaker. Add the sake and other ingredients and shake vigorously. Pour the drink carefully into the glass.

In a classic martini glass. Finish with a slice of lime.

Pink geisha

• 120 ml Konishi Silver
• 30 ml fresh grapefruit juice
• 30 ml sparkling water
• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 1 piece ginger
• 1 tsp cane sugar

Crush the lemongrass and ginger in a mortar with the cane sugar. Add the grapefruit juice and leave to stand for five minutes so that the tastes blend well (leave for longer for a stronger taste). Pour the mixture into the glass through a fine sieve. Add the sake and the sparkling water.

In a spherical glass with a slice of grapefruit and possibly a stalk of lemongrass. Add a few ice cubes.

Food pairing

A light, fresh sake that is delightful with pure-tasting dishes such as steamed chicken, white asparagus, cucumber salad, oysters, crab and lightly grilled white fish.