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    INFUSED SAKE with lemon peels and fresh thyme

    The infused sake is a tasty and exciting way to serve sake. Lemon peels and fresh thyme give a comfort flavor to the sake: I love to propose this drink well cold during my gatherings with friends and family! The Zens Sober Decanter is perfect to serve my infused sake: its two separate sections permit to keep the infuse perfectly cold for a long time! 

    INFUSED SAKE with lemon peels and fresh thyme

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    INFUSED SAKE with lemon peels and fresh thyme

    ORIGIN OF SAKE

    Since the V Century BC, sake has been the most popular Japanese alcoholic drink. In origin, sake was considered incredibly precious and produced exclusively for the Imperial family.
    Between the XII and XIII Century, the Buddhist monks improved the fermentation process of sake, very close to the contemporary method.
    Starting from the XVII Century, the sake production went out from the Monasteries, and several artisans opened their sake factories, increasing the popularity of this drink among the people.

    INFUSED SAKE with lemon peels and fresh thyme

    SAKE FLAVORS

    Nowadays the sake producers are more than 1300. Like the Western wines, sake has several variations depending on many factors, like fermentation time, pasteurization, rice varieties or production techniques.

    INFUSED SAKE with lemon peels and fresh thyme

    COCKTAILS AND INFUSES

    Besides the pure tasting, the increasing worldwide popularity of sake requires new ways to serve and drink it. The Japanese drink is even more protagonist of amazing Cocktails, often mixed with soda,  green tea, lemon, strawberries, or even champagne.
    Another interesting way to reinvent sake is infusing it with particular flavors like black pepper, cloves, fresh herbs, juniper berries, or anise stars. One of my preferred infuses is made with lemon peels and fresh thyme leaves.

    INFUSED SAKE with lemon peels and fresh thyme

    LEMON AND THYME INFUSED SAKE RECIPE

    INGREDIENTS:

    •    1 bottle (750 ml) sake
    •    4 organic lemons
    •    1 bunch (10 g) fresh thyme

    LEMON AND THYME

    First of all, peel 4 organic lemons: you want just the yellow part, the white part would ruin the taste of the infuse.
    Now, pour the lemon peels into a pot, along with the fresh thyme and very cold sake.
    At this point, place the pot over low heat and let the sake reach the 150° F (65° C) slowly.
    Finally, place the pot far from the flame and let the infuse reach room temperature.
    Then, pour the Infuse into a jar along with the lemon and thyme, close with a lid and store into the fridge 3 days before serving.

    INFUSED SAKE with lemon peels and fresh thyme

    SERVING INFUSED SAKE 

    To serve my lemon and thyme infused sake, I choose the Sober Sake bottle and glasses produced by Zens. The bottle of this lovely set is perfect to keep the drink cold and pure, without any trace of water: the bottle is also a decanter with a separate space for the iced water!

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    INFUSED SAKE with lemon peels and fresh thyme
     
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    Prep time
    72 hours
    Total time
    72 hours
     
    Author: Filippo Trapella - philosokitchen.com
    Recipe type: Drink
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Serves: 8
    Ingredients
    • 1 bottle (750 ml) sake
    • 4 organic lemons
    • 1 bunch (10 g) fresh thyme
    Instructions
    1. LEMON AND THYME
      First of all, peel 4 organic lemons: you want just the yellow part, the white part would ruin the taste of the infuse.
      Now, pour the lemon peels into a pot, along with the fresh thyme and very cold sake.
      At this point, place the pot over low heat and let the sake reach the 150° F (65° C) slowly.
      Finally, place the pot far from the flame and let the infuse reach room temperature.
      Then, pour the Infuse into a jar along with the lemon and thyme, close with a lid and store into the fridge 3 days before serving.
    2. SERVING INFUSED SAKE
      To serve my lemon and thyme infused sake, I choose the Sober Sake Set produced by Zens. The bottle of this lovely set is perfect to keep the drink cold and pure, without any trace of water: the bottle is also a decanter with a separate space for the iced water!
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