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Shaken · 1 serving

Sake Sour

A low-proof sake sour balanced with lime, lemon, rich syrup, and a light egg-white foam.

Short answer

Sake Sour is a shaken cocktail made with sake, lime juice, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, egg white, and lime. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Sake Sour ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Sake Sour ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Sake80 ml8 cl2.7 oz16 parts
Lime Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Lemon Juice5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Rich Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz2 parts
Egg White7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1.5 parts
Lime1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one tiny coin-sized lime zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Sake Sour

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one tiny coin-sized lime zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the sake, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and pasteurized egg white into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add solid cold ice, seal the shaker, and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.

  4. 04

    Strain the mixture back into the empty shaker and dry-shake without ice to create a fine even foam.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe and allow the smooth white foam cap to settle.

  6. 06

    Express the single tiny lime twist over the drink, set it at the rim, and serve without bitters drops.

Tasting profile

What does Sake Sour taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Sake Sour questions

What is in a Sake Sour?

Kokto’s build uses sake, lime juice, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, egg white, and lime.

How long does a Sake Sour take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Sake Sour prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Sake Sour alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B157https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/13234/sake-sour · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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