Nankai Mango Colada Modeled after one of our favorite desserts, Mango Sticky Rice, this cocktail features Nankai Shochu, fresh mango juice, coconut milk and lemongrass syrup. Perfect for pairing with…
Kappa Maki (Cucumber Wasabi Cocktail) Longtime Nankai collaborator Esteban De Luna created this refreshing and sushi-friendly cocktail using Nankai Shochu, wasabi salt, cucumber juice, aloe liqueur, black sugar syrup and…
Nankai Wasabi Sour One of our best creations which was invented during an event at a Thai eatery in North Hollywood, CA. It combines Nankai Shochu, lemon, simple syrup and…
Nakatomi Tower (from Josh Gates Tonight) Nankai Shochu was featured on the Discovery Channel's Josh Gates Tonight in a fun cocktail called "the Nakatomi Tower." Including Nankai in the same…
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…
