Sake Joins our Liquor Collection

When one brings up the topic of 'sake,' you may automatically think sushi or Asian cuisine. You probably imagine yourself only trying this Japanese rice wine when out for sushi. But that is simply not the case! Sake is actually quite compatible with many Western dishes, and you will now be able to experience it yourself on your next visit to the Uptown. We have brought in a few different styles of sake for you to choose from.
 

Let's first talk about sake and what to expect upon your first taste. Sake is a Japanese rice wine that can be served slightly chilled or even hot. It is generally light bodied, crisp and smooth, with a very clean finish. In terms of flavor, you have to separate it and not compare it to other wines you may be used to. Sake can be fragrant, but pure sake is never infused with any type of fruit, tannins or other additive... therefore resulting in that clean flavor.  Sake can also be paired with meals and flavors exactly the same way a cabernet or sauvignon blanc can.

We will be offering a few different styles of sake for you to choose from, each being premium quality sake served chilled or warmed in traditional porcelain sake cups:

• Junmai -- pronounced "ju-mye" -- is translated into pure rice sake. It has a fuller, richer body with higher acidity than other styles. We are featuring Murai Family Junmai that is dry and crisp with floral and fruity notes.
• Diaginjo -- pronounced "die-ee-gin-jo" -- is made from special yeast at lower fermentation temperatures and involves labor intensive techniques to make for fragrant, intricate sake. We are featuring Hakutsuru Diaginjo, which has a full body with a very smooth, fruity finish.
• Nigori -- pronounced "nee-go-ree" -- means "cloudy" and is unfiltered sake. It has a smooth creamy texture with bold, sweet flavors. We are featuring Muria Family NIgori that has a smooth, creamy texture with hints of vanilla and coconut.

Pisco Sour

Whether you have a curious palate or are just looking to try something new, stop in and try an exotic, refreshing South American staple: The Pisco Sour

Our Pisco Sour uses Capel Chilean Pisco that has a bit of bite to it, mixed with fresh-squeezed lime juice, sugar and egg whites to create a creamy, meringue-like froth atop the finished product. Don't forget a dash of Angostura bitters! Served in a chilled martini glass, all together it produces a balanced creamy, frothy, limey drink with a bang.