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…
Daniel Maldonado, Bar Program Manager at the Recess Room in Fountain Valley, CA grew up in the small town of Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. With dreams of originally becoming a chef,…
Sencha Shochu Nankai Shochu and green tea is already an excellent pairing, but this recipe by Carey Jones and John McCarthy uplifts this classic combo with egg white foam, lemon,…
Shiso Highball A classic Japanese highball recipe that is uplifted by the crisp freshness of Nankai Shochu and a fragrant hint of shiso. 1.5 oz Nankai Shochu3 oz Club Soda5…
The Nankai Chili Mango is one of our most popular shochu cocktails at events and store demos. Frankly, we're not surprised. It's not that we're bragging or giving any credit…
Nankai Green Tea This no carb, no sugar, and gluten-free cocktail only has 80 calories per glass -- that's 30% fewer calories than if made with vodka. The slight bitterness…
Yuzu Pop aka Amami Mule Yuzu Pop is our take on the Moscow Mule. We use Nankai Shochu, Ginger Ale, and Yuzu for a refreshing, subtly sweet, and tart cocktail. …
Eduardo Dingler is one of shochu's greatest spokespeople. A certified sommelier and former corporate beverage director for Morimoto Restaurants (yes, that Iron Chef Morimoto), Eduardo truly knows his way around…
A Chat with Nankai Shochu’s Master Distiller, Yoichiro Haseba We recently has a chance to chat with Shochu Master Distiller Yoichiro Haseba, who is behind our two award-winning products, Nankai…
