Shochu Cocktail Recipes

Nankai Shochu and Nankai Gold are excellent on their own, but they also make extraordinary cocktails.

Nankai Shochu:
The Perfect Low-ABV Cocktail Spirit

Nankai Shochu is a 24% ABV distilled spirit with full body and character. It has no sugar, carbs, or gluten, and less than 40 calories per ounce.

Its vacuum-distilled smoothness and ability to elevate flavors makes Nankai the perfect base for low-ABV cocktails.

You can read more about the rising trends in low-ABV cocktails here.

Nankai Gold:
A Luxurious
Barrel-Aged Spirit

Nankai Gold is a 43% ABV distilled spirit blended from a variety of atmospheric and vacuum-distilled expressions. Each is finished in a different oak cask for three to five years.

Incredibly smooth but layered with complexity, Nankai Gold is a luxurious spirit to use in cocktails.

Shochu Cocktail Recipes

A simple but delicious way to enjoy Nankai Shochu. Just add soda water and lemon.

Hana Hana Highball

Nankai Shochu/Gold, Soda Water, Lemon

Gold Fashioned

Nankai Gold, Bitters, Sugar, Orange Peel

Yuzu Pop

Nankai, Ginger Ale, Yuzu

Nankai Green Tea

Nankai Shochu, Green Tea

Chili Mango

Nankai Shochu, Mango, Tajin, Jalapeno

Nankai Margherita

Nankai, Tomato, Basil, Lemon, Honey

Sencha Shochu

Nankai Shochu, Sencha Tea, Lemon, Egg White

Shiso Highball

Nankai Shochu, Club Soda, Shiso, Simple Syrup

Nankai Salty Dog

Nankai Shochu, Grapefruit, Elderflower, Sea Salt

Nankai Margarita

Nankai, Lime, Salt, Simple Syrup

Bloody Mariko

Nankai, Tomato, Lemon, Yuzu, Soy Sauce, and more

Island Palmer

Nankai Shochu, Iced Tea, Lemonade

Nankai Sunrise

Nankai, Orange Juice, Grenadine

Nankai Gold infused with toasted rice koji and gyokuro tea leaves

In the Shade of an Oak Tree

Nankai Gold, Rice Koji, Gyokuro Tea

Yu-Wan

Nankai Shochu, Port Wine, Ratafia, Sweet Vermouth

Trad Eggnog

Nankai Gold, Egg, Cream, Vanilla Syrup

Nankai Milk Tea

Nankai Shochu, Honey Yogurt, Lime, Lemon, Pineapple, Campari, Nutmeg

Nankai Shochu & Tonic

Nankai Shochu, lime, spearmint, tonic water

Nankai Rosehip Cocktail

Nankai Shochu, Rosehip, Cocchi Americano, Lemon, Simple Syrup

Japanese Godfather

Nankai Gold, Johnny Walker Black, Amaretto, Lemon

The Ackrill Spritz

Nankai Shochu, Cocchi Americano, Carpano Antica, Lime, Soda Water

The Snoosh

Nankai Shochu, Lychee, Banane du Brasil, Triple Sec Syrup, Lime, Egg White

Nankai Calamansi Highball

Nankai, Calamansi Juice, Soda Water

Peach Shochu Smash

Nankai Gold, Amaretto, Peach, Lemon, Simple Syrup

Shochu Sangria

Nankai Shochu, Fruit, Honey

Shiso-jito

Nankai, Lime, Shiso, Simple Syrup, Soda Water

Fig Daiquiri

Nankai, Figs, Honey, Lemon

Kaffir Kokuto Gimlet

Nankai Shochu, Lime, Kaffir-Kokuto Syrup, Olive Oil

Yuzu Martini

Nankai Shochu, Dry Vermouth, Yuzu

Nankai Coffee Tonic

Nankai Shochu, Cold Brew Coffee, Tonic Water

What's Up Doc?

Nankai Gold, Carrot, Lemon, Ginger Syrup, Nutmeg

Umezou

Nankai Plum Wine, Nankai Gold, Soda Water

Umeko

Nankai Plum Wine, Grenadine, Lemon, Soda Water

From the Pros

We’ve been blessed to meet so many talented bartenders.
You’ve probably heard of some of them.
Enjoy some of their amazing creations below.

Shochu Cocktail Recipes

Nankai Shochu:The Perfect Low-ABV Cocktail Spirit

Nankai Gold:A Luxurious Barrel-Aged Spirit

Shochu Cocktail Recipes

From the Pros

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Nankai Shochu:
The Perfect Low-ABV Cocktail Spirit

Nankai Gold:
A Luxurious
Barrel-Aged Spirit