Biwako Hotel "Hyakunin Isshu Cocktail"
An original Japanese cocktail inspired by the song of three necks

The unusual cocktail "Hyakunin Isshu Cocktail" will be served from September 1st at "Bar Bel Lago" on the 2nd floor of the Biwako Hotel.

This is a cocktail that you can enjoy "the world of Hyakunin Isshu". It was developed after Shiga and Otsu, where the hotel is located, are called "Sanctuary of Karuta". It is said that it originated from the fact that Emperor Tenji, who wrote the opening song of Hyakunin Isshu, moved to Omi Otsugu in 667.

The lineup includes original Japanese cocktails inspired by the songs of the three heads, including the opening song of Hyakunin Isshu and the song expressing the love of Minamoto no Toru (Minister Kawahara), who is said to be the model of the main character of The Tale of Genji, Hikaru Genji.

● Autumn fruit and night dew 1,600 yen (tax included, service charge not included, same below)
"Looking at the tombs of Kariho-an in the autumn rice field, my garment is getting wet with the dew" (song number 1 Emperor Tenji)

Lake Biwa Hotel "Hyakunin Isshu Cocktail" Autumn Fruits and Night Dew

An "eating cocktail" made from sake sorbet in Shiga prefecture and persimmon jam. It seems to express the gentle heart of Emperor Tenji's people with a soft taste. It is characterized by the scent of sake and persimmon that remains for a long time after eating.

● Thoughts hidden in my heart 1,400 yen "Mutsu no Shinobu Mojizuri Who should be disturbed by Yue" (Song No. 14 Minamoto no Toru Kawahara)

Biwako Hotel "Hyakunin Isshu Cocktail"

The disturbed love of the eldest daughter, Torajo, who was in love with Minamoto no Toru, who visited Michinoku, is expressed in three types of berry sauce using grapefruit, yuzu liqueur, and adberries from Shiga prefecture. When mixed with berry sauce, you can enjoy the sweet and sour and slightly bitter taste of "disturbed love".

● Determination and prayer 1,680 yen "Sleeve of Sumizome in the sword where the people of the world are fluffy" (song number 95, former priest Masaji Yen)

Biwako Hotel "Hyakunin Isshu Cocktail" Determination and Prayer

The fragrant tea and azuki bean liqueur express the desire for the blessing of the Buddha of the former great priest, Enryakuji, who entered Mt. Hiei. The taste of a bittersweet adult is accented with jelly and azuki liqueur made from the tea of Hiyoshi Tea Garden, the oldest tea garden in Japan, and black bubbles made of salt. Since the tea is brewed after receiving the order, you can feel the sweetness and umami of the tea.

Hyakunin Isshu Cocktail is available for a limited time until December 31st. Offer time is from 17:00 to 23:00.