Plum liqueurs

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right|thumb|Umeshu on the Rocks (Umeshu Rokku) thumb|Yashima Gakutei is a Japanese liqueur made by steeping ume plums (while still unripe and green) in and sugar. It has a sweet, sour taste, and an alcohol content of 10–15%. Famous brands of umeshu include Choya, Takara Shuzo and Matsuyuki. Varieties are available with whole ume fruits contained in the bottle, and some people make their own umeshu at home.

red liqueur made from gin and blackthorn drupes

Maesil-ju (), also called plum wine, plum liquor, or plum liqueur, is an alcoholic drink infused with maesil (plums). The exact origins of Maesil-ju are unknown, but it is thought to date back to the 918–1392 Goryeo period.