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The CHOYA Ginza BAR Unveils Perfectly Ripe Ume Rich Soda

The CHOYA Ginza BAR, renowned for its exquisite ume-based cocktails, is excited to announce the launch of its latest creation, Perfectly Ripe Ume Rich Soda. This special cocktail will be available from June 18, 2026, to August 26, 2026, making it a perfect summertime drink packed with flavor and refreshing characteristics.

This delightful beverage highlights the best attributes of ripe Nanko ume, which are individually pitted to extract their fruity essence. The base of this unique cocktail features an original ume syrup mixed with 100% Kishu Nanko umeshu blended with mango juice, delivering a deliciously flavorful experience. Adding a twist, the drink is topped with handmade fruit ice made from the same ripe ume syrup, finished with a light tonic soda.

But that’s not all—the drink garnishes include a foam of ripe ume yogurt, a meticulously prepared umeshu compote, a slice of fresh orange, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with ripe ume syrup, served alongside traditional ume monaka snacks. The culmination of these elements creates an exceptional cocktail that beautifully balances the fruitiness reminiscent of peaches and a solid tartness that is characteristic of ume, making it an ideal drink for the hot summer days.

A Dual Offer of Indulgence

The new cocktail comes in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic variants, catering to all preferences. Additionally, visitors can savor dishes thoughtfully curated to enhance the enjoyment of umeshu, including appetizers and desserts that pair wonderfully with the cocktails. The Ume Afternoon Tea & High Tea course offers over 100 different drinks available for a two and a half-hour all-you-can-drink experience, with a final order accepted 30 minutes before closing.

This course design allows diners to explore umeshu tasting flights featuring 3 to 5 different types of umeshu, along with popular ume cocktails, including non-alcoholic options. Guests can also enjoy complimentary hot beverages like coffee or tea as they relax in a stylish and casual atmosphere. It’s an inviting location for leisurely lunches, enjoying café time with family and friends, or simply unwinding during shopping trips.

Product Details

• - Product Name: Perfectly Ripe Ume Rich Soda
• - Price: 1,800 JPY (tax included)
• - Sales Period: June 18 - August 26, 2026
• - Note: Choose between alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions. Additional service fee applies.

Course Overview

• - Reservation Link: Reserve Here
• - Sales Period: June 18 - August 26, 2026
• - Course Type: Ume Afternoon Tea & High Tea including the new cocktail
• - Price: Sunday to Thursday: 5,000 JPY (tax included), Friday, Saturday, holidays: 5,500 JPY (tax included)

Example Food Menu

• - Appetizers:

- Ice Cream Ume Potato Salad
- Cheese Whipped Monaka with Ume
- Pork Pastrami with Ume Confit
- Prosciutto with Ume Confit
- Smoked Duck with Ume Confit

• - Savory Nibbles:

- Chicken and Cheese Fritters with Ume Tartare
- Ume-flavored French Fries

• - Desserts:

- Perfectly Ripe Ume Rich Soda

Guests may choose from both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, and please note that the menu may adjust according to seasonal changes.

Beverage Menu

The drink menu features various alcoholic options, notably umeshu cocktails such as The CHOYA Sonic, The CHOYA Highball, and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to taste a selection of five different CHOYA umeshu varieties, showcasing the individuality of authentic umeshu.

The CHOYA Ginza BAR is dedicated to providing visitors with fresh and unique experiences centered around ume. The bar is part of CHOYA's mission to promote the versatile qualities of ume, under the motto **