Description
A delightful homemade Japanese liqueur made by infusing unripe ume plums with shochu and rock sugar, perfect for sipping or mixing in cocktails.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 pounds (1 kg) unripe Japanese ume plums
- 1.1 pounds (500 g) rock sugar
- 60 fluid ounces (1.75 liters) shochu or vodka
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the plums in cold water for 2 hours.
- Dry the plums thoroughly and remove any stems.
- Layer the plums and rock sugar in a glass jar.
- Pour the shochu or vodka over the layers, ensuring the liquid covers the plums.
- Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for at least 6 months.
- Enjoy your Umeshu over ice or in cocktails after the infusion period.
Notes
Make sure to sterilize the jar before use to prevent bacteria. Adjust the sweetness with more sugar if necessary during the first few months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg