What is Japanese plum wine, or umeshu (梅酒)? Plum wine is a bit of a misnomer. It is technically a liqueur made from ume plums, shochu, and sugar. In fact,…
Spiced Holiday Cosmopolitan A holiday version of a shochu-based Cosmopolitan with spiced cranberry juice and lower calories! Full of pumpkin spice and a perfect pre/post dinner cocktail. Spiced Cranberry Juice4…
Tamarindo Shochu Tamarindo Shochu aka the Tammy De Luna is a tamarind highball that captures the spirit of Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. Created by Esteban De Luna, it's a cocktail…
What's Up Doc? Cocktail A Japanese shochu take on the popular New York cocktail featuring carrot juice and ginger. Our version features barrel-aged Nankai Gold, fresh carrot juice, and homemade…
Esteban De Luna is a Los Angeles-based bartender and chef that has created a large catalog of cocktails for Nankai Shochu. But he also holds a special place in Nankai's…
Yuzu Martini Nankai's Yuzu Martini is a bright, dry, and crisp take on the classic cocktail using Nankai Shochu, dry vermouth, and yuzu juice. It's a perfect low-ABV alternative to…
Kaffir Kokuto Gimlet The Thai Kokuto Gimlet is a Japanese-Thai spin on the classic cocktail, using Nankai Shochu and makrut lime-infused kokuto syrup. Sweet, sour, and a hint of spice.…
Nankai Coffee Tonic A spiked Japanese variation on the popular European drink using Nankai Gold shochu, cold brew coffee, tonic water, and simple syrup. Complex yet refreshing, this is a…
Today's recipe is the Fig Daiquiri, which uses Nankai Shochu or Nankai Gold, muddled figs, honey syrup, and lemon. This fig cocktail captures the fruit's delicate honeyed flavors with a…
If you’re into cocktails, you’ve probably heard of Matthew Biancaniello. After his game-changing start in 2008 at the Roosevelt Hotel’s Library Bar in Hollywood, he’s earned a strong following for…
