Luge Cassis Oolong
Description
Luge Cassis Oolong is a uniquely Japanese sophisticated cocktail that combines high-quality French cassis liqueur with fragrant oolong tea. The sweet-tart flavor of cassis and the elegant bitterness of oolong tea balance exquisitely, offering deep flavor despite its low alcohol content. It's a light drink that can be enjoyed during work breaks, an ideal beverage that refreshes while enhancing concentration.
Origin
Country of Origin: Japan （1980年代）
An innovative cocktail born from izakaya culture in 1980s Japan. The idea of combining European premium cassis liqueur with traditional Oriental oolong tea represents uniquely Japanese creativity. Loved by office workers after work, it became a pioneer of low-alcohol cocktails that can be enjoyed with meals.
Birth Date Meaning
A skilled professional who can enjoy their work
The concentration-enhancing effect of oolong tea and the refreshing quality of cassis express a person who pours passion into their work
Famous Quotes
- "If work is pleasure, life is paradise" - Maxim Gorky
Trivia
- A unique cocktail born from Japanese izakaya culture
- Oolong tea originates from Fujian Province, China, and is a semi-fermented tea with fat-burning effects
- Cassis is French for blackcurrant and is rich in vitamin C
- Exploded in popularity in Japan in the 1980s and remains a standard cocktail today
- Popular for business lunches due to low alcohol content and food compatibility
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Luge de Cassis - 15 ml
- Oolong Tea - 220 ml
- Ice - 適量 適量
Instructions:
- Fill highball glass with ice
- Pour 15ml Luge de Cassis
- Slowly add 220ml chilled oolong tea
- Stir lightly with bar spoon to mix
- Add lemon slice
- Lightly bruise mint to release aroma before garnishing