梅酒(うめしゅ)

うめしゅ
noun
plum wine; plum liqueur
foodculture
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.

Cultural note

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.

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Added 2026.3.14 22:13 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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