Passion Fruit and Shochu
On Amami Island, Japan, where we distill our award-winning Nankai Shochu, passion fruit is a common and beloved staple. The season for the sweet and tart fruit on Amami Island…
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Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Habu’s Neck aka Shochu Buck
Habu's Neck aka Shochu Buck A recipe adapted by Gersom Gamez based on a traditional buck cocktail, the Habu's Neck features Nankai Gold cask-finished shochu, ginger beer, and pomelo juice.…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Squash and Rice Pumpkin Cocktail
Today we present the "Squash & Rice," a pumpkin jam and Nankai Gold shochu cocktail that is both seasonal and a perfect breakfast cocktail. When the holidays arrive and you're…
Bartender Interview: Gersom Gamez
Creator of the passion fruit and Nankai Gold cocktail, the Ougon Sour, Los Angeles-based bartender Gersom Gamez discovered Nankai Shochu during a charity event in May 2022 as the COVID-19…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Koala and the Bee
Koala and the Bee A simple yet intriguing spin on the traditional Old Fashioned, this cocktail uses Nankai White Oak kokuto shochu, honey syrup and Eucalyptus bitters for both herbal…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Ube Horchata
If you're a fan of refreshing and delicious drinks, you're probably familiar with horchata. This creamy, sweet, and cinnamon-spiced beverage is a favorite in many Latin American countries and has…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Shiitake Old Fashioned
Shiitake Old Fashioned An umami-forward and subtly sweet Old Fashioned riff featuring shiitake mushroom infused Nankai White Oak shochu, candy cap bitters and kokuto black sugar syrup. Shiitake-infused Nankai White…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Amami Sazerac
Amami Sazerac The Amami Sazerac replaces cognac or rye whiskey with Nankai Gold Kokuto Shochu for a well balanced and aromatic cocktail. Herbal notes perfectly married with the tropical fruit…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Serori Martini
Serori Martini by The Minty Created by Shuana Der AKA The Minty for a cocktail contest, the Serori Martini is simple to make with only three ingredients but highlights how…
Cocktail Recipe: Banana Gold Fashioned
Banana Gold Fashioned The Banana Gold Fashioned is our take on the Old Fashioned cocktail, using Nankai Gold barrel-aged shochu and banana liqueur. In a word, it is HEAVEN. Mixing…
