ひやしあめ

noun

chilled malt syrup drink; ginger-flavored summer soft drink

A traditional Japanese summer drink made by diluting malt syrup with hot water, then chilling it and adding ginger juice or grated ginger. Sometimes sprinkled with cinnamon. Similar to ginger ale but non-carbonated.

See also: 飴湯

• 夏なつ祭まつりの屋や台たいで冷ひやし飴あめを買かった。

  I bought a chilled malt syrup drink at a summer festival stall.

• 冷ひやし飴あめは生姜しょうがの風ふう味みが効きいていて、暑あつい日ひにぴったりだ。

  Chilled malt syrup drink has a ginger kick and is perfect for a hot day.