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[[File:Umeshu on the rocks.jpg|right|thumb|Umeshu on the Rocks (''Umeshu Rokku'')]]
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{{nihongo|'''''Umeshu'''''|梅酒}} is a [[Japan]]ese [[liqueur]] made by [[steeping]] ''[[ume]]'' fruits (while still unripe and green) in {{nihongo|alcohol|焼酎|''[[shōchū]]''}} and [[sugar]]. It has a sweet, [[sour|sour taste]], and an [[alcohol]] content of 10–15%. The taste and aroma of ''umeshu'' can appeal to even those people who normally dislike [[alcohol]]. Famous brands of ''umeshu'' include [[Choya Umeshu|Choya]] and [[Takara Holdings|Takara Shuzo]]. Varieties are available with whole ''ume'' fruits contained in the bottle, and some people make their own ''umeshu'' at home.{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}}
{{nihongo|'''''Umeshu'''''|梅酒}} is a Japanese [[liqueur]] made by [[steeping]] ''[[ume]]'' plums (while still unripe and green) in {{nihongo|liquor|焼酎|''[[shōchū]]''}} and [[sugar]]. It has a sweet, [[sour|sour taste]], and an [[alcohol (drug)|alcohol]] content of 10–15%. Famous brands of ''umeshu'' include [[Choya Umeshu|Choya]], [[Takara Holdings|Takara Shuzo]] and Matsuyuki. Varieties are available with whole ''ume'' fruits contained in the bottle, and some people make their own ''umeshu'' at home.


Japanese restaurants serve many different varieties of ''umeshu'' and also make [[cocktail]]s. '''Umeshu on the Rocks''' (pronounced ''umeshu rokku''), '''Umeshu Sour''' (pronounced ''umeshu sawa''), '''Umeshu Tonic''' (with 2/3 tonic water), '''Umeshu Soda''' (with 2/3 carbonated water) and the Flaming Plum{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} cocktail are popular. It is sometimes mixed with [[green tea]] (o-cha-wari) or warm water (o-yu-wari). ''Umeshu'' can be served at different temperatures; chilled or with ice, room temperature, or even hot in the winter.
Japanese restaurants serve many different varieties of ''umeshu'' and also make [[cocktail]]s. '''Umeshu on the Rocks''' (pronounced ''umeshu rokku''), '''Umeshu Sour''' (pronounced ''umeshu sawa''), '''Umeshu Tonic''' (with [[tonic water]]), and '''Umeshu Soda''' (with [[carbonated water]]) are popular. It is sometimes mixed with [[green tea]] (o-cha-wari) or warm water (o-yu-wari). ''Umeshu'' can be served at different temperatures; chilled or with ice, room temperature, or even hot in the winter.

Umeshu can be made either from real plum fruit, or using additive flavours and perfumes to emulate the taste of plums. Umeshu which is made from exclusively plum fruit (without additives) will be labelled as '''Honkaku Umeshu''' and will typically be made only from ume fruit, sugar, and alcohol.<ref name="umeshu">{{citation |url= https://finewinemaster.com/a-simple-guide-to-plum-wine/ |title=A Simple Guide to Plum Wine |date=3 September 2018 |access-date=2020-05-19 }}</ref>


==Homemade umeshu==
==Homemade umeshu==
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** Shōchū 1.8l
** Shōchū 1.8l
* After three months in a cold and dark place, it is ready to be consumed (although it is better to wait at least six months)
* After three months in a cold and dark place, it is ready to be consumed (although it is better to wait at least six months)
Umeshu should be allowed to ripen for at least nine months.
Umeshu should be allowed to mature for at least nine months.


==See also==
==See also==
* ''[[Suanmeitang]]''
* ''[[Suanmeitang]]'', Chinese plum beverage
* ''[[Maesil-ju]]'', Korean plum wine
* ''[[Maesil-ju]]'', Korean plum wine

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://www.umeshuthai.com/ Umeshuthai]
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* [http://japanesefood.about.com/library/weekly/aa061001a.htm A recipe for umeshu]
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Umeshu on the Rocks (Umeshu Rokku)
Yashima Gakutei

Umeshu (梅酒) is a Japanese liqueur made by steeping ume plums (while still unripe and green) in liquor (焼酎, shōchū) and sugar. It has a sweet, sour taste, and an alcohol content of 10–15%. Famous brands of umeshu include Choya, Takara Shuzo and Matsuyuki. Varieties are available with whole ume fruits contained in the bottle, and some people make their own umeshu at home.

Japanese restaurants serve many different varieties of umeshu and also make cocktails. Umeshu on the Rocks (pronounced umeshu rokku), Umeshu Sour (pronounced umeshu sawa), Umeshu Tonic (with tonic water), and Umeshu Soda (with carbonated water) are popular. It is sometimes mixed with green tea (o-cha-wari) or warm water (o-yu-wari). Umeshu can be served at different temperatures; chilled or with ice, room temperature, or even hot in the winter.

Umeshu can be made either from real plum fruit, or using additive flavours and perfumes to emulate the taste of plums. Umeshu which is made from exclusively plum fruit (without additives) will be labelled as Honkaku Umeshu and will typically be made only from ume fruit, sugar, and alcohol.[1]

Homemade umeshu[edit]

  • Main ingredients include:
  • Traditional recipe:
    • Ume fruit 1 kg
    • Sugar 500g–1 kg (rock/cubes)
    • Shōchū 1.8l
  • After three months in a cold and dark place, it is ready to be consumed (although it is better to wait at least six months)

Umeshu should be allowed to mature for at least nine months.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ A Simple Guide to Plum Wine, 3 September 2018, retrieved 19 May 2020

External links[edit]

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