The Spirits Business, the leading international spirits trade magazine, hosts an annual blind tasting competition known as the Asian Spirits Masters. The goal is to showcase the best Asian spirits…
Love & War (Strawberry Jalapeño Daiquiri) A perfect Valentine's cocktail featuring Nankai Shochu, strawberries, jalapeños, lemon, and syrup. A little sweet with a little pain. Cocktail Shaker 3 oz Nankai…
Beginning April 1, 2021, the Japan Spirits and Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA) will institute new rules and standards for Japanese Whisky. For many in the industry, this is long overdue.…
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.…
