Ange
Description
Ange is a creative cocktail using Japanese grape liqueur, featuring an exquisite harmony of gin's botanical aroma, the elegant sweetness of grapes, and amaretto's almond flavor. With a taste worthy of its angelic name, it offers elegant and sophisticated flavors perfect as an after-dinner cocktail.
Origin
Country of Origin: Japan （2003年）
This creative cocktail was presented by Mika Honda at the 2003 Suntory Cocktail Competition. By using Japan's unique grape liqueur, it gained attention as an original creation that fused international ingredients with Japanese character.
Birth Date Meaning
A creator who continues to hone their skills
This cocktail, which requires skillful combination of multiple liqueurs, represents the creative spirit that constantly aims for technical improvement
Famous Quotes
- "Pouring angelic elegance into a glass" - Mika Honda
Trivia
- 'Ange' means 'angel' in French, representing the elegant taste
- Created by Mika Honda at the 2003 Suntory Cocktail Competition
- Uses grape liqueur to express uniquely Japanese flavors
- The use of amaretto adds Italian taste, making it an international cocktail
- A commemorative work entered in the Short Cocktail After-Dinner Drink category
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Dry Gin - 20 ml
- Grape Liqueur (Kyoho) - 30 ml
- Amaretto - 10 ml
- Lemon Juice - 2 tsp
Instructions:
- Fill shaker with ice
- Add 20ml dry gin
- Add 30ml grape liqueur
- Add 10ml amaretto
- Add 2 tsp lemon juice
- Shake well
- Strain into cocktail glass
- Garnish with mint leaves, lemon peel, and maraschino cherry