Sake ONO

Bartender Appreciation Series: Week 3 Featuring two beautiful Sake ONO cocktails created by Francesco Lafranconi. “Sake, the soul of Japanese craftsmanship, is a chameleon in the world of beverages. Its delicate balance of umami, acidity, and sweetness not only pairs beautifully with traditional cuisine but also invites creativity in the cocktail realm. It opens endless possibilities for mixologists and enthusiasts alike, making it the perfect canvas for innovation while honoring centuries of tradition, bridging cultures and flavors.” -Francesco Lafranconi

Want to learn more about Sake ONO's approach to building a sake brand for a Western drinker? Our very own Lana Buchanan hopped on the VinePair podcast to highlight how Sake ONO is changing the conversation around sake, including everything from cocktails and food pairings to packaging and design. https://lnkd.in/eqtGdDeH

Bartender Appreciation Series: Week 2 Celebrating these stunning Sake ONO cocktails from Bobby Huegel! "When I go to Japan, and when I sit in the bars in Japan, it always makes me realize how much of their service acknowledges everything and how much we take for granted in our processes. And I always come back, more detail oriented, it's a really important part of who I am. And thinking about bars now, I wouldn't be the same person, the same barHegel, the same bar owner if I hadn't traveled to Japan.” -Bobby Huegel

Bartender Appreciation Series: Week 1 Thank you Julie Reiner for creating these stunning cocktails utilizing Sake ONO! “Sake’s delicate flavor profile makes it a fantastic cocktail ingredient. I particularly love using it in low ABV drinks for its hints of tropical fruit like melon and apple. Many sakes have a creamy mouth feel as well which work beautifully in martini variations.” -Julie Reiner

So proud of our rapidly growing team, who just wrapped up a wonderful week of training in our NYC office!

See you Friday!

Nothing beats oysters & chilled sake on a sunny day 🥂 Thank you Andrew Zimmern and Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival for having us at Oyster Bash this weekend!

You may not consider yourself a karaoke star, but a few sake cocktails might say otherwise… Thank you Jet Tila and Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival for having us at a beautiful Asian Bites and Karaoke Nights 🖤

"We realized that there’s this amazing potential to make people think of sake as something so much more." And we're just getting started! Thanks, Wine & Spirits Daily and Sarah Barrett for featuring Sake ONO in your recent newsletter and taking the time to speak with our CEO, Lana Buchanan. We're incredibly excited for what's happening with sake as a whole in the U.S. and can't wait for what's to come. 

#Sake is not just for sushi anymore- the rice #wine is gaining popularity beyond Japanese restaurants. With exports nearly doubling since 2014 and growing global interest, Sake is becoming more available at fine dining establishments and in craft #cocktails (especially attractive for Beer & Wine license holders). As younger consumers embrace its lower ABV, natural ingredients, and craft vibe, we’re seeing Sake pop up more frequently. With three levels of Sake education now available, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust is on a mission to demystify the complexities of this category. Buzzy Sklar (Kintsugi Sake USA), Origami Sake Company (Matt Bell), SOTO SAKE, Sake ONO. Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America.