Shot
Sake Bomb
How to make a Sake Bomb - the spectacular party shot where a glass of sake drops into Japanese beer. Fast, loud and downed in one go.
2 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Beer glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Sake Bomb is a raucous party classic from Japanese izakaya bars. A shot of sake is balanced on chopsticks over a glass of beer and dropped in with a bang on the table. Then the glass is emptied in one go - fast, social and unforgettable.
Instructions
- Fill a beer glass about halfway with Japanese lager.
- Lay two chopsticks parallel across the rim of the glass.
- Balance a filled sake shot glass on the chopsticks.
- Bang your fists on the table until the shot drops into the beer.
- Drink the glass down immediately in one go.
Garnish: none
Pro tip: Lay the chopsticks parallel across the beer glass and balance the shot glass on top - a bang on the table makes it drop into the beer.
Frequently asked questions
Which beer suits a Sake Bomb?
Classically a light Japanese lager is used, as it does not overpower the sake.
Why do you bang on the table?
The bang tips the balanced shot glass so the sake drops into the beer - that is part of the ritual.
Should the sake be warm or cold?
For a Sake Bomb, cold sake is usually used so the drink stays refreshing overall.
Ingredients
- Sake4 cl
- Japanese lager20 cl
- Shot glass1 piece
- Chopsticks2 pieces
