Ginger Sake Ice Cream

The sake was so good in my pear sake sorbet that I had to try it with an ice cream. Ginger ice cream to be exact. I may have to make a sushi dinner just so I can end it with this.

Why have I not been adding alcohol to all my ice creams? Each bite melts like butter—even after it's been sitting in the freezer for a couple days. 

Pear Sake Sorbet

A friend recently told me that sake is really trendy right now. I'm not quite convinced that it's really any trendier than it's ever been. (Chicken and waffles, however, that's a trend. Why is every restaurant in DC serving this all of a sudden??) Either way, I'm starting my own sake trend, beginning with this sorbet. The pureed pear is sweet and silky, and the sake is a perfect compliment flavor. Plus, the alcohol content prevents the sorbet from getting too icy.

Does this remind you of The Very Hungry Caterpillar?