Many people say that they are indebted to chu-hi, which is cold in the daytime and chilled in the evening, in order to survive the heat of summer. Kirin has released "Freezing Ice Smoothie", which is a combination of these two.


There are three flavors: "pineapple," "lychee," and "sicilian lemon." It's a type of chu-hi that you can freeze and drink, and you can enjoy a smoothie-like mouthfeel. I was curious about the freshness of frozen sake and the slightly unusual container, so I decided to give it a try.

■ I drank a frozen ice smoothie

The container is a pouch type. After removing it from the freezer, loosen it by hand before drinking. The flavor I chose this time is "pineapple".


The note on the back says, "If you hold it for a long time, your hands will get cold." That's right! At first, I thought it was cool and comfortable, but it gradually became painful. It is recommended to wrap it in a towel.


When it's loosened enough, remove the cap and try drinking.

It has a crispy and comfortable texture and is packed. In addition to the sweet and sour taste of refreshing pineapple, you can feel the bitterness of chu-hi over the aftertaste. It's frustrating to be able to drink only little by little ...


It passes through the throat and falls to the chest with a cool presence, but when it reaches the stomach, it gets hot and claims to be alcohol. This feeling may be new.

Above all, this container is excellent. It will not spill even if you drink it while rumbling. With a cap, you don't have to worry about accidentally kicking leftovers and spilling them on the floor.


Also, it doesn't look like alcohol at first glance, so it accelerates the mood that you can drink without waiting for the night. It's a little confusing to hang around in the neighborhood while holding a canned chu-hi in one hand during the day, but it's like jelly food and you can drink it proudly.


How convenient it is! If you keep it in the freezer at home, you can have a comfortable and cool summer drinking life.