Glossary > Umeshu

What is Umeshu?

梅酒 うめしゅ / umeshu

A sweet liqueur made by steeping Japanese plums (ume) in alcohol and sugar. It tastes sweet-sour and is easy to drink.

How to order and eat it

Serve it "on the rocks" (rokku), with water (mizuwari) or with soda (soda-wari).

Dietary notes

Contains alcohol and sugar.

This is a general description, and recipes vary by shop. If you have an allergy or follow a diet, ask the staff before you order.