Spirits
Sake
- Spirit
- 14.5% ABV
- 5 drinks
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At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
On this page
What is Sake?
Sake is mapped to the Sake reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Sake taste like?
rice, umami, melon, floral, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Sake profile
Best used for: sours, highballs, stirred cocktails
rice, umami, melon, floral, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Ways to use sake
Alternatives to try
Similar options
Popular drinks with Sake
Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 40
- Sugar
- 0g
- Carbs
- 1.5g
Per 100ml — 134 kcal · 0g sugar · 5g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Sake — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Sake?
- There are 5 cocktail recipes featuring Sake in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Sake?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Sake include Sake Martini, Sake Martini (Sakini), Katana. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Sake?
- Sake has an ABV of approximately 14.5%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Sake with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Sake sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Sake, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.