This recipe makes a delightful homemade liqueur crafted from whole green plums, sugar, and shochu or vodka. Traditionally made in late spring to early summer, when ume plums are in season, this wine is cherished for its sweet, tangy flavor and aromatic complexity. The pits infuse subtle almond notes, while the long infusion transforms the … Continue reading Hearty Japanese Plum Wine (Umeshu)