Rock Saké & Effen Vodka Launch “Relief Cocktail” Campaign to Raise Money for Japan

Call 888-849-0505 to get the Relief Cocktail at your restaurant or bar!

March 23, 2011) Los Angeles, CA – Rock Saké and EFFEN Vodka announce the kickoff of the “Relief Cocktail” campaign to raise money for the Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims. Beginning today, through the end of May, Rock Saké will donate one dollar to the Red Cross Japanese Relief Fund for every bottle of Rock Saké Junmai Daiginjo sold.

The recent disaster in Japan is undeniably tragic and has inspired communities to find creative ways to raise money and encourage others to do the same.  Seth Podell, the founder of Rock Saké, felt compelled to find a way to help the country whose national drink is saké, “We offer our utmost sympathy to the people of Japan.  We owe everything to the Japanese; without their saké craft, our business would not even be here today, this is an opportunity to give back.”  EFFEN was eager to partner on this endeavor to help those in vital need.

Saké is the national drink of Japan and a spirit that is rich in heritage and tradition. Not until the early 1900’s has saké been available in the U.S. and has been primarily consumed in Japanese restaurants. In recent years, saké has found its way into trendy fusion restaurants, bars and lounges and is often ordered in cocktails.

Starting this week, restaurants and bars in California, Florida, New York will offer the “Relief Cocktail” as a part of their menu.  The mixed drink is comprised of Rock Saké Junmai Daiginjo, EFFEN Cucumber Vodka, cucumbers and lime. To find out more about this program please contact Rock Saké at 888-849-0505.

Rock Saké Junmai Daiginjo contains 15% Alc/Vol. Supplied by Rock Saké of West Hollywood, CA. EFFEN Cucumber Vodka contains 37.5% Alc/Vol.  Supplied by Jim Beam Brands of Deerfield, IL.  Both products are distributed by Southern Wine & Spirits.

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Rock Saké is a privately owned spirits company based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2008 by two entrepreneurs, Rock Saké is positioned to become a leading supplier of all-natural, American made saké products.

ROCK SAKÉ IS THE NEW CHOICE FOR BOTTLE SERVICE IN LOS ANGELES

West Hollywood’s VOYEUR selects Rock Saké to be ordered by the bottle

Los Angeles, CA (November 16, 2010) – Rock Saké is proud to announce its availability on the bottle service menu at VOYEUR, a premier nightlife destination in Los Angeles. Rock Saké is the first saké brand to be sold by the bottle in a nightclub environment and will share menu space with other ultra-premium products like Belvedere and Patron. Saké continues to be a growing category in the spirits industry and this new entrance into bottle service is an indication that Americans want to drink it outside of traditional Asian restaurants.

The demand for high quality saké in non-Asian venues has influenced the buying decisions of top restaurants and lounges throughout the country. VOYEUR draws guests into a provocative enclave where art, festivities, and entertainment converge in a sophisticated setting unlike any other. VOYEUR brings to mind an elite, private gathering place of days past, where an exclusive mix of clientele enjoy premium cocktails set against a stunning backdrop featuring live art installations, risqué photography and impromptu performances. Rock Saké is the perfect addition to the family of luxury spirits available at VOYEUR and will be available by the bottle and featured in fresh cocktails like The Rockin’ Cucumber and Raspberry Cloud Martini.

“We are excited to offer our guests Rock Saké, the only sake available on our menu,” said David Koral, owner of VOYUER. “Our hand-picked bottle list is a selection of the world’s finest spirits and Rock Saké was a natural addition.”

Rock Saké is all natural, domestically produced and is gluten free and sulfite free. Per ounce, Rock Saké contains half the calories of vodka, rum, tequila and other spirits. “We created Rock Saké to be a best in class spirit which consumers want to drink outside of traditional sushi restaurants.” said Seth Podell, founder of Rock Saké, “For a venue like VOYEUR to support our vision by listing Rock Saké on their bottle service menu only proves that consumers are ready to call for a favorite saké brand. Rock Saké is ultra-premium and approachable with its consistently great taste and easy to pronounce name.”

Rock Saké comes in two types that are both domestically produced and ultra-premium quality.  Rock Saké Junmai Ginjo has a smooth, fresh flavor and is hand-crafted using only the finest ingredients including all-natural rice polished down to 60%, and pure mountain spring water. Rock Saké Junmai Ginjo comes in a stunning white frosted bottle and does not contain sulfites, preservatives or additives. Rock Saké Junmai Ginjo has a distinct taste of purity and should be served chilled straight, mixed in a cocktail or martini.

Rock Saké Cloud is nigori saké. Intentionally less filtered, nigori means “cloudy” and is the most traditional type of saké. Rock Saké Cloud is junmai ginjo saké that is roughly filtered leaving it with an opaque color and sweeter taste. There is no distilled alcohol added during the brewing process of Rock Saké Cloud which is consistent with its all-natural, pure taste. Rock Saké Cloud should be served chilled straight or in a cocktail.

VOYEUR is located at 7969 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, and is open Wednesday through Sunday. Reservations are recommended and can be made by visiting the website www.voyeur7969.com.

Rock Saké is a privately owned spirits company based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2008 by two entrepreneurs, Rock Saké is positioned to become a leading supplier of all-natural, American made saké products.

 

 

rock saké & iron chef america

On July 8th, Rock Saké participated in the Iron Chef America Event at Sashi Sushi & Saké Lounge in Manhattan Beach. Famous Iron Chef Morimoto, Top Chef participant Michael Volataggio, and other well-known chefs Waylynn Lucas, Noriyuki Sugie, and Sonny Sweetman joined to created a six course tasting menu for all the attendees.

Rock Saké Cloud Makes for the Ideal Independence Day Cocktail

This 4^th of July, entertain with a cocktail that is red, white and blue in true Independence Day spirit!  Rock Saké Cloud is an ultra-premium chilled nigori saké that is slightly sweet with a delicate finish and appears white and cloudy, thus making it perfect component of a holiday mixed drink.  This particular cocktail, The Stars & Stripes Sakétini is composed of Rock Saké Cloud, fresh raspberry purée, (try FUNKIN- Raspberry http://www.funkin.us), and a blueberry garnish.  In order to attain separation in the glass, pour the raspberry purée in first. Then, while holding a spoon upside down, slowly pour the chilled Rock Saké over the spoon and into the glass, garnish with loose blueberries or on a stick!

Stars & Stripes Sakétini

3oz Rock Saké Cloud

1oz Fresh Raspberry Purée

Garnish with Fresh Blueberries

When deciding what cocktails to serve this Independence Day, keep in mind Rock Saké is lower in calories than most hard liquors, gluten free and sulfite free.  Your body will thank you tomorrow!

rock saké tasting at tengu

Come join us at Tengu in Westwood Village for a Rock Saké tasting!  $20 for unlimited tastings or only $12 if you eat dinner!

Tim talking about Rock Sake at Sushi Samba in Chicago

ROCK SAKÉ BRINGS FRESH AND DELICIOUS COCKTAIL IDEAS TO YOUR MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 21, 2010

ROCK SAKÉ BRINGS FRESH AND DELICIOUS COCKTAIL IDEAS

TO YOUR MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION

(Los Angeles, CA)  – This Memorial Day kick off summer by treating your guests to original and delicious cocktails made with Rock Saké. Everyone will be surprised to see you mixing drinks with saké and once they’ve tried the Cloud 9 Sakétini or Rock Saké Lemonade they’ll be highly impressed.

Rock Saké is domestically produced junmai ginjo saké that is made with fresh mountain spring water from Oregon and rice from the Sacramento Valley. Rock Saké is the first ultra-premium, American made saké that consumers can easily order and rely on to have a consistently fresh taste. Drinkers who never knew they could drink saké any other way but straight have been pleasantly surprised to try Rock Saké mixed into new and exciting cocktails.

Who said Memorial Day is strictly for beer and barbeque? Try these sophisticated yet simple cocktails made with Rock Saké.

Cloud 9 Sakétini                                                                     Rock Saké Lemonade

3 oz Rock Saké Cloud                                                          3 oz Rock Saké Junmai Ginjo

1 oz Fresh grapefruit juice                                                 Fresh squeezed juice from lemons

Shake over ice                                                                        1 oz Lemon-Lime Soda

Serve straight up in martini glass                                                 Pinch of Sugar

Garnish with sugared rim                                                        Shake and serve over ice

Garnish with lemon wedge

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Rock Saké Junmai Ginjo and Rock Saké Cloud contain 15% Alc/Vol. Supplied by Rock Saké of West Hollywood, CA 90046. Available in .375ml and .750ml bottles, Rock Saké products are distributed by American Wine & Spirits division of Southern Wines & Spirits.

Rock Saké is a privately owned spirits company based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2008 by two entrepreneurs, Rock Saké is positioned to become a leading supplier of all-natural, American made saké products.

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Saké de Mayo a success!

Sake de Mayo kicked successfully off last Wednesday night, May 5th, at the Eve Lounge in San Francisco, the official after party of the Web 2.0 expo at Moscone Center.  Brand Representative Bryce Adams was on site to help out and offer knowledge about the new brand. Patrons enjoyed Rock Sake Junmai Ginjo & Cloud alone while behind the bar the signature Cloud 9 cocktail was in high demand and a huge hit!

Check out pictures from the event on http://www.flickr.com/photos/rocksake

rock saké in the news

“Introducing Rock Sake … Ultra-Premium Sake Made From All Natural Ingredients, With a Name and Taste to Remember”

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/introducing-rock-sake–ultra-premium-sake-made-from-all-natural-ingredients-with-a-name-and-taste-to-remember-92778029.html

2 ways to drink Rock Saké

Premium saké, like Rock Saké’s Cloud or Junmai Ginjo (pictured left), can be sipped in its purist form. All sakés are meant to be enjoyed chilled, similarly to a wine and can be sipped traditionally in wine glasses or in smaller glasses crafted for saké consumption like the one pictured.

Saké goes one step beyond wine and can be enjoyed in a mixed drink as well. Replace strong, harsh spirits with smooth Rock Saké for an exciting and delicious sakétini, a tasty twist to the martini.  Both Rock Saké Cloud & Rock Saké Junmai Ginjo can be combined with any fresh juice to make a delicious sakétini.

Rock Saké Pomegranate Lychee Sakétini

3oz Rock Saké Cloud

1.5oz Lychee Juice

Splash of Pomegrantate

Shake over ice, pour & garnish with cucumber

With perfection in so many different forms, how can you resist?

Stay Tuned for the release of our signature summer cocktails!