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Home » Cocktails » The “Phantom Love Song” Sake Cocktail

The “Phantom Love Song” Sake Cocktail

Published: Oct 4, 2017 · Modified: Mar 2, 2021 by Genevieve Morrison · This post may contain affiliate links

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This eerily romantic Phantom Love Song sake cocktail is essentially a French Gimlet that’s smoother, more delicate and perfect for an elegant Halloween party!

A cocktail, garnished with white berries on the edge, with a few berries at its base.

This cocktails is similar to a French Gimlet, made with sake instead of Gin. It’s lighter, smoother and more delicate than a traditional French gimlet. 

It’s a perfect signature for a party where you want the cocktails to be elegant, light and less intoxicating. I personally don’t want to get too tipsy before 10:00 at parties, and I can have at least 3-4 of these before I start to get the giggles.

Help yourself to the recipe below, and enjoy a little ghostly romance!

Ghost berries on top of a sake cocktail from above, with a few ghost berries sprinkled on the black table below.

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A cocktail, garnished with white berries on the edge, with a few berries at its base.

The Phantom Love Song Cocktail

This eerily romantic Phantom Love Song is essentially a French Gimlet that’s smoother, more delicate and perfect for an elegant Halloween party!
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Genevieve Morrison

Equipment

  • frosted coup glass
  • cocktail shaker

Ingredients

  • 2½ ounces dry Sake
  • ½ ounce St. Germain
  • ¼ ounce fresh lime juice
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake vigorously and pour into a frosted coup glass.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 2.1mg
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  1. JAD

    November 12, 2021 at 2:35 pm

    This is lovely! I cannot wait to try but I’m racking my brain trying to figure out what this garnish is. It makes the whole drink! Send help!!

    Reply
    • Genevieve Morrison

      November 12, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      Aww. It’s called “snow berry” or “ghost berry.” It’s only available in my florists around late September/October. But you can use a sprig of baby’s breath or white waxflower to give a similar effect 😉

      Reply
    • MMG

      October 19, 2022 at 1:48 am

      Intrigued by this recipe. Please recommend a good sake.

      Reply
      • Genevieve Morrison

        October 19, 2022 at 2:37 pm

        I love Kikusui Junmai Ginjo sake for this recipe, but honestly, I also enjoy Gekkeikan as well. It’s less expensive and comes in a large bottle, which is great when I want to make a big batch for a party. Enjoy!

        Reply
    • Kirby

      February 04, 2023 at 12:50 am

      Since the pictured garnish (Snowberry) is poisonous to humans, you should definitely skip it!

      Reply
      • Genevieve Morrison

        February 04, 2023 at 1:29 am

        Interestingly enough, snowberry is not as toxic as the main ingredient in the drink.

        Reply
  2. Brian

    September 08, 2021 at 2:32 am

    I just made one of these tonight and it was exactly how you described it. Subtle, smooth, and just so good. I liked it better than the French Gimlet, and I’m a huge gin fan.The frosted glass is a must, as is using a decent sake. For simple cocktails like this, the quality of your ingredients become more important than ever. Thanks for posting this!

    Reply
    • Genevieve Morrison

      September 08, 2021 at 3:00 am

      Thank you, kindly. It’s still one of my very favorite cocktails. So glad you enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply

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