Cucumber, Ginger, and Sake Sangria
A refreshing Asian-inspired sangria that combines the coolness of cucumber with spicy ginger and smooth sake. This elegant cocktail is perfect for summer entertaining.
6 servings
2 hr 10 min
Ingredients
- •1 pound seedless cucumber
- •2 cups water
- •⅔ cup sugar
- •1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- •2 tablespoons lemon juice
- •1 bottle dry sake
- •2 tablespoons crystallized ginger
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cut cucumber crosswise into three equal pieces. Peel and chop 2 pieces, then put into a blender. Peel 4 lengthwise strips from remaining piece, leaving stripes of green, then halve piece lengthwise and core. Thinly slice crosswise.
10 min
- 2.
Add water, sugar, fresh ginger, and lemon juice to blender and purée until smooth. Pour through a medium-mesh sieve into a pitcher, then stir in sake, crystallized ginger if using, and cucumber slices. Chill, covered, until ready to serve, up to 2 hours. Serve over ice.
120 min
