How to Make Umeshu & Ume Syrup (Plum Wine & Plum Syrup)

This tutorial video will teach you to make Japanese plum syrup and plum wine, also known as Umeshu and Ume Syrup.

Ingredients for Plum Syrup & Plum Wine

- Plum Syrup -
500g Green (unripe) Plums (17.64 oz)
500g Rock Sugar (17.64 oz)
50ml Vinegar (0.21 u.s. cup)

- Plum Wine -
500g Green (unripe) Plums (17.64 oz)
250g Rock Sugar (8.82 oz)
900ml Shochu (3.80 u.s. cup)
(35% alcohol by volume)

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** How To Store Plum Syrup **
Remove the plums and store the syrup in a refrigerator

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