Kiss of Fire
Description
Kiss of Fire is a classic cocktail of Japanese origin, created in 1953 by Japanese bartender Kenji Ishioka. Three ingredients with different personalities - vodka, sloe gin, and dry vermouth - harmonize exquisitely to create a complex yet balanced taste. The beautiful red color created by sloe gin is a passionate hue truly worthy of a 'kiss of fire,' making it visually enjoyable as well. The addition of sugar snow style further enhances the sweetness and beauty.
Origin
Country of Origin: Japan （1953年）
On June 26, 1953, at the 5th All Japan Drinks Contest hosted by the Japan Bartenders Association at Misonoza in Nagoya, bartender Kenji Ishioka created this cocktail and won the competition. It was named after Louis Armstrong's hit song 'Kiss of Fire' which was popular at the time. As a work symbolizing the era when cocktail culture bloomed as a new culture in post-war reconstruction Japan, it continues to be beloved in many bars today.
Birth Date Meaning
A person who treasures the secret ingredients for enjoying life
This cocktail with its beautiful passionate red color represents an attitude of cherishing special elements and moments that add color to life. Vodka, sloe gin, and dry vermouth with their different personalities harmonize to create a complex yet balanced taste. This symbolizes the wisdom of accepting various life experiences and emotions, and enjoying them in one's own way.
Famous Quotes
- "Passion is the flame that gives color to life" - Kenji Ishioka (Creator)
Trivia
- Created in 1953 by Japanese bartender Kenji Ishioka and won the All Japan Drinks Contest, making it a Japanese-origin cocktail
- Named after Louis Armstrong's song 'Kiss of Fire,' reflecting the jazz boom of that era
- Born during Japan's post-war reconstruction period, this masterpiece cocktail continues to be beloved in many bars today
- November 29th is also 'Good Meat Day' in Japan, and this cocktail is popular as a dessert drink after meat dishes
- The red color of sloe gin expresses flame-like passion, making it visually impressive
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Vodka - 20 ml
- Sloe Gin - 20 ml
- Dry Vermouth - 20 ml
- Lemon Juice - 2 ml
- Sugar - 適量 適量
Instructions:
- Wet the rim of cocktail glass with lemon and coat with sugar for snow style
- Fill shaker with ice up to 80% capacity
- Add vodka
- Add sloe gin
- Add dry vermouth
- Add lemon juice
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds
- Strain into the snow-style prepared cocktail glass