Shochu Cocktail: Nakatomi Tower Josh Gates Tonight
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…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Strawberry Jalapeรฑo Daiquiri
Love & War (Strawberry Jalapeรฑo Daiquiri) A perfect Valentine's cocktail featuring Nankai Shochu, strawberries, jalapeรฑos, lemon, and syrup. A little sweet with a little pain. Cocktail Shaker 3 oz Nankai…
"Umeko," a cocktail using plum wine made from Nankai Shochu.
What is Umeshu Plum Wine and How to Drink It
What is Japanese plum wine, or umeshu (ๆข ้ )? Plum wine is a bit of a misnomer. It is technically a liqueur made from ume plums, shochu, and sugar. In fact,…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Spiced Holiday Cosmopolitan
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…
A tamarind and Nankai Shochu highball cocktail created by Esteban de Luna
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Tamarind Highball
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…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: What’s Up, Doc?
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…
Bartender Interview: Esteban De Luna
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…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Yuzu Martini
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…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Thai Kokuto Gimlet
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.…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Nankai Coffee Tonic
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…
