梅 酒(うめしゅ)

うめしゅ

noun

plum wine; plum liqueur

1. plum wine; plum liqueur; umeshu

A Japanese liqueur made by steeping unripe green plums (ume) in shochu or white liquor with rock sugar. Sweet with a fruity, tart flavor.

梅酒(うめしゅ)をロックで飲(の)む。

I drink plum wine on the rocks.

毎年(まいとし)六月(ろくがつ)になると、自家製(じかせい)の梅酒(うめしゅ)を漬(つ)ける。

Every June, I make homemade plum wine.

居酒屋(いざかや)で梅酒(うめしゅ)のソーダ割(わ)りを注文(ちゅうもん)した。

I ordered a plum wine soda at the izakaya.

USAGE:
One of the most popular homemade drinks in Japan. Traditionally made in June when green plums (青梅(あおうめ)) are in season. Available in many varieties at restaurants and stores.

CULTURE:
Making 梅酒(うめしゅ) at home is a beloved seasonal tradition. The basic recipe is simple: 青梅(あおうめ) (green plums), 氷砂糖(こおりざとう) (rock sugar), and 焼酎(しょうちゅう) or ホワイトリカー (white liquor). It needs several months to mature.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

梅酒(うめしゅ)を漬(つ)ける (to make plum wine)
梅酒(うめしゅ)のソーダ割(わ)り (plum wine with soda)
自家製(じかせい)梅酒(うめしゅ) (homemade plum wine)
梅酒(うめしゅ)のロック (plum wine on the rocks)

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