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: Nankai Ramen Cocktail
We at Nankai Shochu experimented over and over again to create our signature Ramen Cocktail. It's easy to sip but with the umami bomb blast expected of a rich ramen…
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…
Tokyo mixologist Shuzo Nagumo making Yu-wan
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Yu-Wan by Shuzo Nagumo
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…
Nankai Old Fashioned
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Nankai Gold Fashioned
Nankai Gold Fashioned Our take on the classic Old Fashioned. We've replaced whiskey with our award-winning Nankai Gold Shochu which has been barrel-aged in a variety of casks for balance…
Bottles & Boxes
Bottles & Boxes: Shochu Pairing
If you wanted a crash course in kokuto, or, "black sugar," shochu, look no further than this Bottles & Boxes video from WSET Level 3 sake specialist Aaron Diec. An…
