Umeshu is a Japanese liqueur made from ume plums, shochu, and sugar. It has a sweet-sour flavor and typically contains 10-15% alcohol.
How it is made
Umeshu is prepared by steeping ume plums in shochu and sugar. This process creates a sweet-sour flavored liqueur with an alcohol content typically ranging from 10-15%.
History
Japanese people began making umeshu at home in the 17th century. Starting from the 20th century, umeshu gained widespread popularity, especially in Japan and other Asian countries.
How it is served
Umeshu can be enjoyed in various ways: served on the rocks, with mineral water, in cocktails, or neat. Cocktails that use umeshu on this site include Soulful Punch, Boom Box, Yellow Mix, Hibiki Umeshu Cocktail, and Smart.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Умэсю, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.