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…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Mango Colada
Nankai Mango Colada Modeled after one of our favorite desserts, Mango Sticky Rice, this cocktail features Nankai Shochu, fresh mango juice, coconut milk and lemongrass syrup. Perfect for pairing with…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Strawberry Jalapeño Daiquiri
Love & War (Strawberry Jalapeño Daiquiri) A perfect Valentine's cocktail featuring Nankai Shochu, strawberries, jalapeños, 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 (梅酒)? 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…
Shochu Cocktail Recipe: What’s Up, Doc?
What's Up Doc? Cocktail A Japanese shochu take on the popular New York cocktail featuring carrot juice and ginger. Our version features barrel-aged Nankai Gold, fresh carrot juice, and homemade…
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…
