Kanpai Hana Yuzu Fruit Sake 37.5cl

- Serve sparkling sake chilled to about 5–10°C (41–50°F) in a flute or tulip glass to maintain its delicate bubbles and enhance aroma.

- Present it as a base for a yuzu-inspired sake cocktail: add a splash of yuzu juice a thin slice of fresh yuzu peel as a garnish and a sprig of shiso for a refreshing herbal accent.

- Pair with dishes featuring lightly sweet or citrus-based sauces such as grilled seafood with yuzu-miso glaze or tempura with yuzu kosho dipping sauce to echo and amplify the fruit notes.

- For an unconventional twist float edible flowers or thin cucumber ribbons in the glass to add visual appeal and subtle fresh aroma.

- Use it as a sparkling sake spritz mixer with dry gin and a twist of grapefruit for a bright effervescent aperitif.

- Serve sparkling sake alongside mildly spicy Asian appetizers (like Korean spicy chicken bites or wasabi peas) where the bubbles help balance heat and cleanse the palate.

- Create a sake-based sorbet granita by freezing and scraping the sparkling sake with a little honey and a zest of yuzu — perfect for sophisticated palate cleansers at multi-course meals.

- For celebratory moments freeze sake into ice cubes made with sake and yuzu juice to chill a glass without dilution as the cubes slowly melt.

- Pair sparkling sake with creamy cheeses like brie or triple-cream accompanied by toasted sesame crackers blending texture and flavor contrasts.

- Highlight seasonal occasions such as summer rooftop parties or spring hanami (flower viewing) with sparkling sake served in slender chilled glasses garnished with a tiny fresh mint leaf or a yuzu zest twist for a fragrant lift.

For optimal storage of medium sweet sparkling sake it should be kept refrigerated at around 4°C (40°F) or lower since sparkling sake is particularly sensitive to temperature and quality deterioration.

The bottle should be stored in a dark place away from any direct light exposure especially UV light as light can degrade flavor compounds. Keep the bottle upright to minimize oxidation caused by air contact with the liquid or the cap seal area.

Maintain a stable cool temperature environment between 4-10°C (39-50°F) to prevent flavor breakdown and oxidation; avoid temperature fluctuations which hasten spoilage. Relative humidity is less critical but a moderate humidity that does not dry out any cork or cap seals is fine.

For an unopened bottle refrigeration is necessary due to the sparkling nature and possible live yeast content inside which can cause quality degradation if stored at room temperature.

Once opened re-seal the bottle tightly and store it in the refrigerator upright. Because sake oxidizes quickly after opening consume within a few days to up to two weeks if using a wine vacuum pump to remove oxygen from the bottle. Avoid freezing the bottle as freezing may adversely affect texture and flavor.

In summary keep both unopened and opened bottles stored cold (4°C/40°F or below) upright tightly sealed in the dark and consume opened bottles promptly for best preservation of sparkling sake quality.