JapanEasyHot drink

Atsukan

Warm sake, perfect for cold nights.

LevelEasy
MethodHeat
GlassMug
Serves1

Ingredients

  • 180 mlSake

Plus ice (not for hot drinks).

Bar tools

  • Jigger
  • Saucepan

No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.

How to make an Atsukan

  1. Pour the sake into a small heatproof jug or bottle.
  2. Stand it in a pan of hot (not boiling) water for 5 minutes until warm.
  3. Pour into small cups.

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