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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Japanese Shochu Month in Los Angeles
From January 18 to February 17, 2024, 9 of the top bars in Los Angeles will be serving original cocktails made from Japan's national spirit, Shochu. The theme of this…
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: 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: 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…
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: Nankai Negroni (Neguroni ネグローニ)
Nankai Negroni (Neguroni ネグローニ） A Japanese reinterpretation of the classic Italian apertif cocktail, the Negroni. Light, slightly bitter, and perfect for food pairing, this Nankai Shochu version is sure to…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: French 75 J
French 75 Type J A Japanese version of the classic champagne cocktail, the French 75. With vacuum-distilled kokuto shochu instead of gin, it's even more delicious and refreshing than the…
