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 ใใฐใญใผใ)
Nankai Negroni (Neguroni ใใฐใญใผใ๏ผ 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…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Cucumber Wasabi
Kappa Maki (Cucumber Wasabi Cocktail) Longtime Nankai collaborator Esteban De Luna created this refreshing and sushi-friendly cocktail using Nankai Shochu, wasabi salt, cucumber juice, aloe liqueur, black sugar syrup and…
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…
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…
