The Last Crane

Junmai sake gives this cocktail a different foundation from a conventional spirit sour. Génépy supplies herbal sweetness, dry kirsch adds cherry aroma, and lime provides a substantial fresh citrus component.

Pale straw, lightly cloudy Last Crane in a coupe with one cherry, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Junmai sake
  • 30 ml Dolin Génépy le Chamois liqueur
  • 30 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 15 ml Dry kirsch cherry eau-de-vie
  • 1 piece Cocktail cherry, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Measure Junmai sake, Dolin Génépy le Chamois liqueur, lime juice and Dry kirsch cherry eau-de-vie into a shaker and add cubed ice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
  3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Finish with a cocktail cherry and serve promptly.