Most cocktails have a certain sweetness to them, but sometimes we're in the mood a drink that's a little more savory. A Bloody Mary usually answers that call, but if you're looking for a savory cocktail that's also light and refreshing, this sushi-inspired cocktail is the answer. Made with soy sauce, ginger syrup, fresh fish, and wasabi, this drink is high in
umami, the Japanese word for "a pleasant savory taste." Needless to say, it's bound to be a hit at your next Spring gathering (and it's already a favorite at our office happy hours). Read on to learn how to make this savory, low-calorie cocktail.
Ingredients
2 oz. aged Japanese whisky, such as
Hakashu 12-Year Japanese Whisky
1 oz. soy sauce
2 dashes of
fresh homemade ginger syrup
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
1 tsp. wasabi, plus wasabi for rim
1 pc. sashimi, such as red tuna or salmon, sliced 3/4 vertically
Directions
Muddle wasabi, soy sauce, and ginger syrup in a cocktail shaker.
Add whisky and bitters.
Fill glass with ice and shake until cold.
Double-strain with a tea strainer into a chilled double old-fashioned glass.
Garnish glass with sashimi.
Rim with wasabi.
Serve and enjoy!
Photograph: Julia Millay Walsh