Japanese Bitters Sakura is obtained from the flowers and leaves of the cherry tree.
Sakura is the Japanese term for cherry blossoms.
Cherry blossoms are different from other cherry trees.
The main difference is that cherry blossoms do not produce fruit.
Instead, they bloom with beautiful pink or white flowers every spring.
Cherry blossoms are an icon of Japan.
Some people even call cherry blossoms the informal national flower of Japan.
Japanese Bitters is the world's first brand of cocktail bitters made with natural ingredients from its home country, Japan.
Japanese Bitters represents a drop of Japanese pride and tradition.
Japan expands from north to south with four distinct seasons that allow the environment to produce various natural ingredients.
Japanese Bitters Sakura is used to flavor, add a floral note, and embellish cocktails.
Yuki Yamazaki, an internationally renowned bartender and creator of this brand, decides to venture into his home country to find and select the best Japanese ingredients, in order to create something inimitable and unique.
The Japanese Bitters Sakura is an extract of the flowers and leaves of the Japanese cherry tree.
The variety of cherry blossoms is Yae Sakura, which blooms in the southern area of Nagano prefecture.
The cherry leaves, on the other hand, are marinated with ocean salt extracted by hand on the islands of Okinawa prefecture.
Sakura Bitters is a concentrate of toasted oak barrel and raisin aromas.
A few drops are enough to flavor a cocktail.
To use, it is recommended to add 1 to 2 drops to the cocktail, stir / mix and then add another drop as a top.
The fragrance lingers until the end and adds richness to various cocktails. It is ideal for creating cocktails or variations of the most famous drinks such as the Negroni with an oriental and floral taste.
We have received rumors from world-famous chefs that The Japanese Bitters is also used for their cuisine.
Tasting Notes:
Aromas: On the nose it offers hints of bark and raisins.
Taste: On the palate it is floral and soft, with notes of cherries, cinnamon and cardamom. It ends with a spicy and woody finish.
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