The Sake Sangria from Izakaya Den in Denver, Colorado, is one of our favorite ways to show off the versatility of sake. Long treated as a novelty in snobby cocktail circles, it’s finally coming into its own. We’re so delighted at the new wave of sake cocktail recipes that do more than toss in a splash of juice and call it a day.
Sake and cognac (or brandy) seems an odd choice, but it’s a masterful combination that, along with the juice from the blackberries, provides a surprisingly wine-like backbone to the drink. The lychee puree (or syrup) provides a wonderful velvety texture, and the fresh fruit is well-chosen for the sangria flavor profile.
