Following a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, contributor Lucien Jung is back with more beloved recipes that local residents remember from childhood. In this episode, he joins Hiroko Kawai who ...

The best new idea in cocktails for spring -- fruit-infused sake -- is all about freshness. Take a spirit with a short (two-week) shelf life, infuse the freshest fruits in it, and the result is ...

If you can make a pot of tea, you can infuse sake. It’s not only an excellent aperitif but also a good match with spicy dishes such as satay or curry -- and if you’re looking for a change from mimosas ...

Tear mint sprig and drop into a cocktail shaker. Add 4 cucumber slices and simple syrup. Hand-press with a muddler. Add vodka, sake and lime juice. Fill shaker with ice, and shake vigorously for 6 ...

1. Combine sake, mirin and sugar in a saucepan and cook until alcohol is evaporated and sugar dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in miso and cool. 2. Cut fish into 4 even pieces and place in a ...

If you've dined out at a Japanese or Korean restaurant or bar, you're probably familiar with both sake and soju — two alcoholic beverages with East Asian origins. While they do have similarities — for ...