Umeshu is a Japanese alcoholic drink made from ume fruit that has been steeped in shochu or sake. It is commonly known as a plum wine, although the process of creating umeshu is different from traditional fruit wines. There are many synonyms for umeshu, including ume liqueur, plum brandy, plum sake, and Japanese plum wine. These names all refer to the same delicious and sweet alcoholic drink that is popular in Japan and around the world. Umeshu is often served as an aperitif or dessert wine and can be enjoyed on its own or with ice and soda water.