Ume-shu (Japanese Plum Juice)
Ume juice is extracted by preserving the fruits in sugar. It tastes sweet, smooth, and acidic, and is a refreshing drink, often enjoyed in the summer. The taste and aroma of ume-shu can appeal to even those people who normally dislike the taste of alcohol.
Easy
🍣 JapaneseIngredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
1 kg raw Japanese ume plums
2
1 kg rock sugar
3
Honey to taste
4
White liquor to taste
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Wash plums and wipe dry.
2
Cram plums tightly into container with rock sugar. Add liquor if using.
3
Pour honey into container on top of ume.
4
Seal container, and leave in a cool, dark place until the plums are shriveled and leathery.
5
Remove fruit from container.
6
To drink, dilute the plum liquid with two times as much water.
Notes
- •Keep in a cool place during summer.