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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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 11 votes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: Cocktail

Calories: 148kcal

Author: Genevieve Morrison

Equipment

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frosted coup glass
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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

Comments

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!!

- 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 😉
  
- MMG
  
  October 19, 2022 at 1:48 am
  
  Intrigued by this recipe. Please recommend a good sake.
  
  - 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!
    
- Kirby
  
  February 04, 2023 at 12:50 am
  
  Since the pictured garnish (Snowberry) is poisonous to humans, you should definitely skip it!
  
  - Genevieve Morrison
    
    February 04, 2023 at 1:29 am
    
    Interestingly enough, snowberry is not as toxic as the main ingredient in the drink.
    
  - Ron
    
    July 02, 2023 at 1:40 am
    
    Great recipe! Delicious!! My newest go-to Sake cocktail!
    
  - Barbara
    
    February 18, 2025 at 4:27 pm
    
    Good call! I can see someone trying one of those berries!!
    
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!

- 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 🙂