Sake + Starfruit "Caipirinha” Cocktail
By: Simmer + Sauce
Published: Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 9:28am

Ingredients




1 starfruit, small dice with 1-2 slices reserved for garnish
1 teaspoon sugar
5 basil leaves
1 Meyer lemon, juiced, with 1 slice reserved for garnish
3-4 ounces Ginjo sake

Preparation

1 Place some ice in a lowball glass and set aside. 2 In a cocktail shaker, add the diced starfruit, sugar and basil. Using a muddler, muddle the starfruit mixture until it is nice and mashed up. 3 Add the lemon juice, sake and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. Double strain into the prepared cocktail glass. Garnish with 1-2 slices of starfruit and a lemon slice.

About

This sake + starfruit "Caipirinha" cocktail may become your new go-to drink for Spring.