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…
The Shiso-jito is really just a lower calorie Japanese mojito, which uses shiso leaves instead of mint leaves. It sounds delicious and summery right? It is, but there's also another…
The Shochu Sangria was born out of necessity. Not just the need for Instagram content, which is constant, but also the need to save Mommy and Daddy's sanity during this…
The Peach Shochu Smash is our riff on the classic whiskey smash cocktail. It's perfect for the summer with in-season fruits. While boozy, it is absolutely smooth and easy to…
The Nankai Calamansi Highball is a refreshing and Vitamin C-packed shochu cocktail that is perfect for summer, brunch or for enjoying with meals. But first, what is a calamansi AKA…
Jen Ackrill is veteran mixologist currently based in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she has been heading up cocktail programs for some of the top bars and food festivals since 2014. Not…
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…
