Umeshu: A Traditional Japanese Liqueur

  Umeshu is a famous Japanese liqueur made from ume fruits, a type of Japanese apricot. This sweet and sour beverage has a long history in Japan and is enjoyed by many as a dessert wine or a digestif.   Origins of Umeshu The origins of Umeshu can be traced back to China, where a similar beverage called "wumei jiu" was produced by steeping wumei fruits in rice wine. The beverage made its way to Japan in the 8th century, and over time, the recipe was adapted to include native ume fruit instead.     Making Umeshu To make Umeshu,...