By Popular Request...

At Joe Canal's, we've always been responsive to special requests. Even with the substantial shelf space that we have in Lawrenceville and Woodbridge, it's just impossible to carry everything that our wholesalers make available. Our Special Order Managers have handled everything from a single bottle up to a full-scale celebration, and we're glad to be able to help.

There are times, however, when we have so many requests for a particular item, or for a specific type of product, that we find a way to create some extra shelf space and add something to our inventory. That's the case here, as we are adding two Sparkling Sake's to our shelves.

We already carry a number of products from the House of Gekkeikan, including their Sake and Plum Wine. Their Sparkling Sake is something that can be enjoyed on its own, or even in a cocktail. Zipang Sparkling Sake is a unique and fun new sake from the House of Gekkeikan. Lightly carbonated, Zipang’s sparkling style is produced naturally by secondary fermentation in a closed tank. Celebrate with Zipang Sparkling Sake!

Zipang Sparkling Sake is lively and bright with hints of tropical fruits, medium-bodied with a refreshingly light finish. It pairs well with a wide array of light appetizers and hors d’oeuvres, as well as with spicy food. Zipang Sparkling Sake is best served chilled and enjoyed in a flute. Enjoy simply as an aperitif or in a sparkling cocktail. It's also sulfite- and gluten-free, at only 7% ABV. This bottle size is 250ML, which is about 8.5 ounces, and is priced at only $7.99.

Since we mentioned cocktails, try these recipes:
 

Ninja Belini

Ninja Belini
4 parts Zipang Sparkling Sake
1 part peach schnapps
Pour the peach schnapps into a chilled champagne flute and top with Zipang Sparkling Sake.

Zipang Mimosa
4 parts Zipang Sparkling Sake
2 parts fresh orange juice
Pour the fresh orange juice into a chilled champagne flute and top with Zipang Sparkling Sake.

Sparkling Umé
4 parts Zipang Sparkling Sake
½ part Gekkeikan Plum Wine
Pour the Gekkeikan Plum Wine into a chilled champagne flute and top

with Zipang Sparkling Sake.
We're also adding Hou Hou Shu Sparkling Sake to both Lawrenceville and Woodbridge. Packaged in a 300ML bottle, Hou Hou Shu is a modern style sparkling sake from Okayama prefecture. The bubbles are produced from natural fermentation and give the sake a full, sweet flavor.

This offers a light, slightly sweet flavor and gentle, natural carbonation which makes for a drinking experience very similar to champagne. At only 6% alcohol, the fruity taste pairs well with the same types of foods that go well with either sake or champagne, so seafood, fruit or anything light.  It can be enjoyed with acidic desserts, like blueberries and cassis, or mixed in a cocktail with a splash of lemon. Hou Hou Shu Sparkling Sake is only $13.99 in the Bottle Club®. 

If you want us to look into adding other products, please let a Manager know!