Cocktails

Yokahama Romance

Yokahama Romance is an alcoholic cocktail built on Sake. It leans floral, almond and botanical. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 25% ABV and roughly 214 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic25% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

214 kcalCalories

25%ABV

5.6gSugar

10.7gCarbs

1.56Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozSakeBase Spirit
1.0 ozGinBase Spirit
0.75 ozMaraschino liqueurLiqueur Modifier
1 garnishUnsprayed rose petalOther

How to Make It

Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.Stirred
Add rose petal.Add

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Floral Almond Botanical

Supporting notes

Cherry Citrus Dry Herbal Juniper

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Date NightSuggested from its floral notes.
Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with light seafood and salads.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

SaladsGoat CheeseLight Seafood

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Not enough information

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Gin1.0 oz

VodkaKnown variation

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes: Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.

Maraschino Liqueur0.75 oz

MaraschinoGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Maraschino can replace maraschino liqueur when the recipe uses it as a liqueur ingredient.

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated July 11, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Yokahama Romance?: The Yokahama Romance is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 25.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 214 calories.
What does a Yokahama Romance taste like?: Yokahama Romance has a flavour profile featuring Floral, Almond, Botanical, Cherry. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Yokahama Romance?: Yokahama Romance pairs well with Salads, Goat Cheese, Light Seafood. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Yokahama Romance?: The Yokahama Romance has an ABV of approximately 25.0%. That's approximately 1.56 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 214 kcal, 5.6g sugar, 10.7g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Yokahama Romance typically served?: Yokahama Romance is often suggested for Date Night, Seafood Dinner, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Yokahama Romance?: If you enjoy Yokahama Romance, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Yokahama Romance at home?: Yes. The Yokahama Romance uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Yokahama Romance with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.