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Thomas J. Story
Nova Brewing Co.’s James Jin and Emiko Tanabe are crafting a true California sake at their outpost and brewery in Covina. While the beverage is “normally enjoyed straight, like a fine wine,” the team created a special cocktail recipe with watermelon cubes to “complement the delicate flavor,” says Shinobu Adams, director of sales and marketing.
This recipe and other camping cocktails like it can be found in "You Can Make Delicious Cocktails While Camping. We’ve Got the Recipes," featured in Sunset's 2022 Outdoor Living issue.
How to Make It
1
Add watermelon cubes to a rocks glass, then pour the sake over them.
2
Add the torn mint leaves and stir 2-3 times.
3
Add crushed ice and stir 2-3 times again.
4
Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Ingredients
2 oz watermelon, cut into five or six 1-inch cubes
2 oz Nova Brewing Co. Gravity sake
2 mint leaves, torn into small pieces, and one sprig for garnish
Directions
1
Add watermelon cubes to a rocks glass, then pour the sake over them.
2
Add the torn mint leaves and stir 2-3 times.
3
Add crushed ice and stir 2-3 times again.
4
Garnish with a sprig of mint.
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