Stolen Name

A sharp, bittersweet cocktail reflecting Chihiro's transformation into Sen. Japanese sake provides a clean base, while bitter Campari signifies the harsh contract with Yubaba. Umeshu plum wine and sharp lemon juice evoke memories of a world left behind, with an ethereal shiso leaf garnish hinting at the magic of the spirit world.

Drink
5 ingredients
5 steps
Animation

Gather these

Ingredients

2 ozJunmai Sake
3/4 ozCampari
1/2 ozUmeshu (Japanese Plum Wine)
1/2 ozFresh Lemon Juice
1Fresh Shiso Leaf

Step by step

Instructions

1
Chill a coupe or Nick & Nora glass by filling it with ice or placing it in the freezer.
2
Add the sake, Campari, umeshu, and fresh lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
3
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until the shaker is well-chilled.
4
Double-strain the cocktail into your chilled glass.
5
Garnish by gently placing the fresh shiso leaf on top of the drink's foam.

The Inspiration

Why this drink

This drink captures the moment Chihiro loses her identity to the witch Yubaba. The bitter Campari represents the harshness of her contract, while the clean sake signifies her underlying purity. The sweet umeshu is a fading memory of her past, and the sharp lemon and exotic shiso represent the strange, challenging new spirit world she must navigate to win back her name.

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