Umamusume Pretty Derby (hereafter, Umamusume), which launched as a smartphone game app from Cygames in 2021, is a popular title featuring characters modeled after real racehorses.
This franchise has also achieved success with mixed-media developments, including anime adaptations and stage productions.
In addition to various events and product collaborations, this time it has partnered with Kurand, the online liquor store famous for its "sake gacha"!
We'll be reviewing the Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Vodka's Lemon Sour, which we received from Kurand!
An alcoholic beverage inspired by Umamusume's "Vodka" is here!
We're going to review the Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Vodka's Lemon Sour, which has been released by Kurand!
The Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Vodka's Lemon Sour is inspired by Vodka, the Umamusume who acts like a delinquent in the game.
Matching Vodka's image color of yellow, it has been released as a lemon sour base.
Also, the distilled spirit vodka is used as the base for this alcoholic beverage!
The first thing that catches your eye is Vodka in full stride!
A running Vodka is depicted on the heavy bottle.
"Vodka's Lemon Sour" is written stylishly in cursive, which fits Vodka's image well.
It has an alcohol content of 20% and a generous volume of 500ml!
The lemons used are from Italy, and the manufacturing plant is Nakano BC in Wakayama Prefecture.
Also, if you purchase the Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Vodka's Lemon Sour, you'll receive one "Original Glass" as a bonus!
It's designed with a "shoe-shaped trophy," so all trainers will want to have one.
I want to pour this drink into this glass and play Umamusume!
I tried it right away!
This product is a lemon sour base, and the recommended way to drink it is mixed with carbonated water, so let's make it!
First, open the Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Vodka's Lemon Sour!
As soon as the cap was removed, a tart, fresh lemon scent wafted out.
Add ice to the original glass that comes as a purchase bonus.
Now, pour in the lemon sour base!
The recommended ratio of lemon sour base to carbonated water is 1:3, so the lemon sour base should be filled to just below the shoe-shaped trophy.
Finally, add carbonated water and it's done!
How does it taste?
Now that the carbonated mix is ready, let's try it!
Since lemon peel is also used, this product has a strong aroma and allows you to enjoy a fresh lemon flavor. Compared to lemon sours you'd drink at an izakaya, it has an even more fresh lemon aroma!
As for the taste, it's a classic lemon sour, making you want to drink it during the upcoming hot season.
The soft sweetness of the bursting lemon makes it easy to drink even for those who aren't usually big drinkers. While a 1:3 ratio with carbonated water is recommended, it's also delicious if you make it stronger!
Potato chips are recommended for food pairing!
For pairing with Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Vodka's Lemon Sour, we recommend potato chips!
When you eat potato chips and then drink the lemon sour, the refreshing lemon thoroughly washes away the oil, making it delicious!
Furthermore, the cycle of eating potato chips... then drinking lemon sour... becomes addictive, and you can't stop!
It's delicious enough on its own, but its flavor is even more pronounced when eaten with fried foods or oily dishes!
In addition to potato chips, it seems to pair well with yakitori (with sauce) and karaage (fried chicken)!
"Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Vodka's Lemon Sour" is now available for pre-order!
Pre-orders for the Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Vodka's Lemon Sour are being accepted until Monday, June 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM, on the official website of the online liquor store Kurand!
Since pre-orders may end once the available quantity is reached, be sure to place your order early!
Shipping is scheduled to begin sequentially from early August 2025, which is perfect for enjoying with everyone during the upcoming summer vacation and Obon season.
Let's toast to this summer with Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Vodka's Lemon Sour!
#ウマ娘 × #クランド
ウオッカをイメージした、ウォッカベースの爽快レモンサワーが発売決定！『 Vodka's Lemon Sour 』https://t.co/pNwbwrIytP
レモンの果汁だけでなく果皮も使用しており、たっぷりのレモン感を楽しめます。“靴型トロフィー” をデザインした「オリジナルグラス」付きです！ pic.twitter.com/GZRwdTvKPK
— 「クランド」クラフト酒のお店 (@KURAND_INFO) May 27, 2025
