fbpx
Skip to content

Nankai Shochu

  • Products
    • Nankai Shochu Original
    • Nankai White Oak
    • Nankai Gold
  • Why Nankai Shochu
  • Shochu Cocktail Recipes
  • Find Nankai
  • About Us
  • Blog
Menu
  • Products
    • Nankai Shochu Original
    • Nankai White Oak
    • Nankai Gold
  • Why Nankai Shochu
  • Shochu Cocktail Recipes
  • Find Nankai
  • About Us
  • Blog
Read more about the article Bartender Interview: Jason Yu

Bartender Interview: Jason Yu

  • Post author:Nankai
  • Post published:May 11, 2020
  • Post category:Cocktails and Food/Interview/Recipe
  • Post comments:0 Comments

If you spend time browsing through cocktail photos on Instagram, it’s pretty impossible not to know the name Jason Yu. He’s a talented yet humble bartender who has been in…

Continue ReadingBartender Interview: Jason Yu
Read more about the article Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Trad Eggnog by Shuzo Nagumo

Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Trad Eggnog by Shuzo Nagumo

  • Post author:Nankai
  • Post published:April 12, 2020
  • Post category:Cocktails and Food/Recipe/Video

This is part 2 of our feature on legendary Tokyo mixologist Shuzo Nagumo, and this time we feature his Trad Eggnog cocktail recipe. We know it's not exactly eggnog season,…

Continue ReadingShochu Cocktail Recipe: Trad Eggnog by Shuzo Nagumo
Read more about the article Bartender Interview: Adam Chapman
Photo by Gibson SF

Bartender Interview: Adam Chapman

  • Post author:Nankai
  • Post published:April 1, 2020
  • Post category:Cocktails and Food/Interview/Recipe

One night in early 2018, some friends invited us to a dinner at the Gibson in San Francisco. We had been driving around the Bay Area all day, introducing Nankai…

Continue ReadingBartender Interview: Adam Chapman
Read more about the article Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Yu-Wan by Shuzo Nagumo
Tokyo mixologist Shuzo Nagumo making Yu-wan

Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Yu-Wan by Shuzo Nagumo

  • Post author:Nankai
  • Post published:March 26, 2020
  • Post category:Cocktails and Food/Recipe/Video

As the city of Los Angeles locked down to slow the spread of Covid-19, we reluctantly cancelled our scheduled meeting with legendary Tokyo mixologist Shuzo Nagumo. Described as part-scientist and…

Continue ReadingShochu Cocktail Recipe: Yu-Wan by Shuzo Nagumo
Read more about the article Bartender Interview: Daniel Maldonado
Daniel Maldonado at the Recess Room in Fountain Valley, CA

Bartender Interview: Daniel Maldonado

  • Post author:Nankai
  • Post published:February 13, 2020
  • Post category:Cocktails and Food/Interview/Recipe

Daniel Maldonado, Bar Program Manager at the Recess Room in Fountain Valley, CA grew up in the small town of Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. With dreams of originally becoming a chef,…

Continue ReadingBartender Interview: Daniel Maldonado
Read more about the article Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Nankai Margarita
Nankai Margarita

Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Nankai Margarita

  • Post author:Nankai
  • Post published:February 7, 2020
  • Post category:Cocktails and Food/Recipe

Nankai Margarita The Nankai Margarita is a low calorie version of the tequila classic cocktail. Fresh lime juice, salt and sugar combined with smooth Nankai Shochu makes for a delicious…

Continue ReadingShochu Cocktail Recipe: Nankai Margarita
Read more about the article Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Nankai Greyhound
Nankai Shochu with grapefruit juice and elderflower liqueur.

Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Nankai Greyhound

  • Post author:Nankai
  • Post published:February 7, 2020
  • Post category:Cocktails and Food/Recipe

Nankai Greyhound The Nankai Greyhound takes the classic vodka cocktail and makes it better with the crisp and refreshing addition of Nankai Shochu. All you need is Nankai Shochu, grapefruit…

Continue ReadingShochu Cocktail Recipe: Nankai Greyhound
Read more about the article Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Island Palmer
Arnold Palmer and Nankai Shochu

Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Island Palmer

  • Post author:Nankai
  • Post published:February 7, 2020
  • Post category:Cocktails and Food/Recipe

Island Palmer The Island Palmer is, you guessed it, our take on the classic Arnold Palmer. Combine Nankai Shochu with Iced Tea and Lemonade for a perfect summer drink after…

Continue ReadingShochu Cocktail Recipe: Island Palmer
Read more about the article Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Bloody Mariko
Bloody Mariko aka the Japanese Bloody Mary

Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Bloody Mariko

  • Post author:Nankai
  • Post published:February 7, 2020
  • Post category:Cocktails and Food/Recipe

Our Bloody Mariko was one of the first cocktails we crafted when we started the Nankai brand back in 2015, way before we launched. Co-founder Paul adores the Bloody Mary…

Continue ReadingShochu Cocktail Recipe: Bloody Mariko
Read more about the article Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Nankai Sunrise
Nankai Sunrise

Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Nankai Sunrise

  • Post author:Nankai
  • Post published:February 7, 2020
  • Post category:Cocktails and Food/Recipe

Nankai Sunrise You've heard of Tequila Sunrises, but how about a Nankai Sunrise? Lower calories but just as delicious. All you need is Nankai, Orange Juice, and Grenadine. 1.5 oz…

Continue ReadingShochu Cocktail Recipe: Nankai Sunrise
  • Go to the previous page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • Go to the next page

Search

Categories

  • About Us (3)
  • Cocktails and Food (41)
  • Interview (10)
  • Media (3)
  • Recipe (52)
  • Shochu FAQ (8)
  • Shochu Reviews (2)
  • Uncategorized (5)
  • Video (6)

Recent Posts

  • Bartender Interview: Gersom Gamez
  • Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Koala and the Bee
  • Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Ube Horchata
  • Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Shiitake Old Fashioned
  • Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Amami Sazerac

Nankai Official Instagram

nankaishochuofficial

Premium Japanese Shochu | 21+
Vacuum-Distilled Smooth
No Sugar, Carbs, or Gluten
Crafted in Amami, Japan

Nankai Shochu
This is us pretty much every day🤩 #wifeandhusba This is us pretty much every day🤩
#wifeandhusband #smallbussinessowner #japanesespirits #workworkworkworkwork #shochu #焼酎 #アメリカンドリーム #アメリカ生活
We at Nankai are seriously hooked on playing Baldu We at Nankai are seriously hooked on playing Baldur’s Gate 3.  Just in time for Halloween, we honor the bloody passions of our favorite dragon-riding githyanki warrior Lae’zel. She’s graceful, powerful, and a little salty. What’s not to love, especially if we represent her as an aromatic spin on the Salty Dog cocktail?

GITH’S BLOOD 

Nankai Shochu 1.5 oz
Elderflower Liqueur 0.25 oz
Dragonfruit 1 large slice
Pink Grapefruit Juice 2 oz

Muddle the dragonfruit in a cocktail shaker. Add Nankai, elderflower, and ice. Shake well. Strain into a salt-rimmed glass over ice. Top with grapefruit juice and garnish with dried dragonfruit.

#nankaishochu #shochu #shochucocktail #BaldursGate3 #kokutoshochu #dragonfruit #elderflower #cocktailrecipe #dnd #halloweencocktail #githyanki #dndcocktail #cocktailoftheday #cocktailporn #saltydog #drinkstagram #laezel #ps5 #videogamecocktails #焼酎 #黒糖焼酎 #奄美大島 #カクテル #lowabv #lowabvcocktail #baldursgate
What’s a great way to enjoy Nankai Gold, our cas What’s a great way to enjoy Nankai Gold, our cask-finished kokuto shochu?  How about a passion fruit-based cocktail that is both sweet, sour and rich?

Our good friend Gersom Gamez (Salud on LinkedIn) is the mastermind behind the Ougon Sour (黄金サワー). Passion fruit is seasonal on Amami Island between June and August, and is often enjoyed with kokuto (black sugar) shochu.

OUGON SOUR (黄金サワー)
1.5 oz Nankai Gold
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Passion Fruit Syrup
0.75 Aquafaba 
Angostura Bitters

Combine all but bitters in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 10 seconds. Add ice and shake again for 10 seconds.  Strain into cocktail glass and garnish with lemon peel and dashes of bitters.

*PASSION FRUIT SYRUP
Combine 14 oz bag of frozen passion fruit pulp with 2.5 cups of sugar in a medium saucepan. Simmer until sugar is dissolved.  Let cool.

#nankaishochu #nankaigold #kokutoshochu #shochu #amamioshima #shochucocktail #cocktailrecipes #cocktailrecipe #passionfruit #passionfruitcocktail #cocktails #cocktailoftheday #drinkstagram #cocktailporn #cocktailtime #japanesecocktail #黒糖焼酎 #カクテル #焼酎 #奄美大島
What’s a great way to enjoy Nankai Gold, our cas What’s a great way to enjoy Nankai Gold, our cask-finished kokuto shochu?  How about a passion fruit-based cocktail that is both sweet, sour and rich?

Our good friend Gersom Gamez (Salud on LinkedIn) is the mastermind behind the Ougon Sour (黄金サワー). Passion fruit is seasonal on Amami Island between June and August, and is often enjoyed with kokuto (black sugar) shochu.

OUGON SOUR (黄金サワー)
1.5 oz Nankai Gold
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Passion Fruit Syrup
0.75 Aquafaba 
Angostura Bitters

Combine all but bitters in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 10 seconds. Add ice and shake again for 10 seconds.  Strain into cocktail glass and garnish with lemon peel and dashes of bitters.

*PASSION FRUIT SYRUP
Combine 14 oz bag of frozen passion fruit pulp with 2.5 cups of sugar in a medium saucepan. Simmer until sugar is dissolved.  Let cool.

#nankaishochu #nankaigold #kokutoshochu #shochu #amamioshima #shochucocktail #cocktailrecipes #cocktailrecipe #passionfruit #passionfruitcocktail #cocktails #cocktailoftheday #drinkstagram #cocktailporn #cocktailtime #japanesecocktail #黒糖焼酎 #カクテル #焼酎 #奄美大島
Redbird’s cocktail program, headed by @tobinshea Redbird’s cocktail program, headed by @tobinshea, continues to excite us with its exploration of shochu. Their latest cocktail, K-pop, features Nankai combined with Korean gochugaru for a savory and subtly sweet perfect pairing with chef @nealfraser ‘s incredible food.

#nankai #nankaishochu #shochu #kokutoshochu #shochucocktail #cocktails #cocktailpairing #topchef #cocktailporn #cocktailbar #cocktailhour #cocktailoftheday #newcocktails #焼酎 #黒糖焼酎 #カクテル #dtla #littletokyo
As summer ends and fall approaches, figs enter pea As summer ends and fall approaches, figs enter peak season.  Our newest seasonal cocktail, the Wise Wasp, celebrates the sweet and earthy fig combined with an aromatic sage syrup (see what we did there?) and bright citrus.

WISE WASP
2 oz Nankai
2 figs
1 oz Orange Liqueur
1 oz Sage Syrup
0.75 oz Lemon
Soda Water

Muddle halved figs in a cocktail shaker. Add Nankai, sage syrup, orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier or Cointreau), and lemon.  Shake with ice.  Double strain into glass over ice.  Top with soda.

To make Sage Syrup: add 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to a pot and bring to simmer. Remove from heat and add a sprig of sage leaves to infuse.  Refrigerate upon cooling.

#nankaishochu #shochu #kokutoshochu #shochucocktail #summercocktails #fallcocktails #cocktail #cocktailrecipes #nankaicocktail #cocktailtime #cocktailporn #cocktailoftheday #黒糖焼酎 #焼酎 #奄美大島 #カクテル #fig #sage #drinks
Load More... Follow on Instagram

© Nankai Group, LLC. 2022 All Rights Reserved

Follow Us:

Facebook

Instagram

 

Let’s Talk
info@nankaishochu.com

Sister Brands:

Moon Bloom Sake

Tenshi Sake

Drink Honorably

 

  • Products
    • Vacuum-Distilled Nankai Shochu
    • Nankai White Oak
    • Nankai Gold – Premium Blended Shochu
  • Cocktails
  • Buy

Are You 21 and Over?

yes
No

You must be at least 21 years old to enter.
This site uses cookies. By entering, you agree to accept our use of cookies.