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Recipes

Sake Highball: Japan's Lightest Summer Drink

Forget the heavy cocktail – Japan's sake highball is summer's hidden ace. Light, fresh, and perfect for the grill. Here's everything you need to know to master it at home.

Magnus Mixmaster · 6 min

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Sake at the Summer Table – Japan's Best Grilling Secret

Sake isn't just for sushi restaurants. Chilled in an ice bath, this Japanese drink tells a completely different story – and it pairs surprisingly well with Norwegian grilled food and long summer evenings.

Ole Sommelier · 6 min

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Sake on the Norwegian Table – This Spring's Most Unexpected Companion

Sake is no longer reserved for the sushi restaurant. This spring, the Japanese rice drink deserves a place alongside fresh fish, white asparagus, and herb-rich dishes – and at Vinmonopolet there is actually quite a lot to choose from.

Kristine Craft · 6 min

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Sake and Norwegian Seafood – the Perfect Luxury Pairing

Premium sake elevates shrimp, scallops, and mussels in ways wine never can. Here is the complete guide to taste profiles, temperature, and pairings.

Lars Lansen · 7 min