A light, refreshing, low-alcohol drink that’s perfect for a hot summer’s dayCocktails don’t have to blow your head off – umeshu sake, made from plums, is usually around 12-14% abv, and makes a great ...

This delicate Japanese dessert combines cool plum wine ice, jelly, lychee sauce and fresh apples to create layers of indulgence. Credit: The Sweet Life with Elise Strachan ...

Blood plums and chocolate pair really well, and for this trifle it's worth splurging out on really great dark chocolate. The plums' lovely tartness cuts through the rich crémeux and we've added Scotch ...

Umeshu is a classic Japanese wine made by steeping ume plums (while still unripe and green) in liquor known as Shochu, which is basically a Japanese hard liquor made of sugarcane and sugar. This wine ...

Nakano BC is unique among producers of alcoholic drinks for having a full-fledged, onsite tourism department. Part of this initiative is the company’s Chōkyū-tei Japanese garden, built on the factory ...

With the history and prevalence of Japanese culture in California, it’s no surprise that everything from ramen to sushi to sake found its early American roots on the West Coast. Now, another staple of ...

A light, refreshing, low-alcohol drink that’s perfect for a hot summer’s day Cocktails don’t have to blow your head off – umeshu sake, made from plums, is usually around 12-14% abv, and makes a great ...