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Built · 1 serving

Umeshu Spritz

A light sparkling aperitif of Japanese umeshu, dry sparkling wine, and soda water.

Short answer

Umeshu Spritz is a built cocktail made with plum wine, champagne, soda water, and lemon. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassWine
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Umeshu Spritz 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
Umeshu Spritz ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Plum wine50 ml5 cl1.7 oz1 part
Champagne75 ml7.5 cl2.5 oz1.5 parts
Soda Water50 ml5 cl1.7 oz1 part
Lemon1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist at the rim

Method

How to make Umeshu Spritz

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one large stemmed wine glass, prepare fresh clear cubed ice, and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.

  2. 02

    Fill the chilled wine glass with fresh clear cubed ice and measure the umeshu over it.

  3. 03

    Pour in the chilled dry sparkling wine slowly, keeping the carbonated ingredients out of any shaker.

  4. 04

    Add the chilled soda water down the inside of the glass to preserve its fine bubbles.

  5. 05

    Lift the mixture gently once with a bar spoon without knocking excess carbonation from the drink.

  6. 06

    Express the single compact lemon twist, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve without mint or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Umeshu Spritz taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Umeshu Spritz questions

What is in a Umeshu Spritz?

Kokto’s build uses plum wine, champagne, soda water, and lemon.

How long does a Umeshu Spritz take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Umeshu Spritz prepared?

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

Is a Umeshu Spritz 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 B158https://www.thewasabicompany.co.uk/blogs/recipes/umeshu-spritz-cocktail · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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