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Nankai Imo Shochu Cocktail by Kendra Hada
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Day Break

A craft highball cocktail created by Kendra Hada and featuring Nankai Imo Black Shochu, Nankai White Oak, and a homemade banana syrup.
Prep Time1 day
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time1 day 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Cocktail
Keyword: amami kokuto spirits, banana, imo shochu, nankai imo black, nankai white oak
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 99.5kcal
Author: Kendra Hada

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Nankai Imo Black
  • 0.5 oz Nankai White Oak
  • 0.5 oz Mommenpop Seville Orange
  • 2 dashes FloraLuna Smoked Salt and Pepper Bitters
  • 0.25 oz Banana Syrup
  • 3 oz Soda Water

Banana Syrup

  • 250 g Banana Peels
  • 250 g Sugar
  • 250 g Water

Instructions

Make Banana Syrup

  • Combine banana peels and sugar in a container. Make sure peels are covered by sugar.
    250 g Banana Peels, 250 g Sugar
  • Let banana peels and sugar rest for a minimum 4 hours to overnight.
  • Add hot water to the banana and sugar mix.
    250 g Water
  • Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Strain and store in refrigerator.

Day Break Cocktail

  • Combine shochu, bitters, Mommenpop liqueur, and banana syrup in a highball glass over ice.
    1 oz Nankai Imo Black, 0.5 oz Nankai White Oak, 0.5 oz Mommenpop Seville Orange, 2 dashes FloraLuna Smoked Salt and Pepper Bitters, 0.25 oz Banana Syrup
  • Top with soda water.
    3 oz Soda Water
  • Stir and agitate to mix everything well.
  • Garnish with a shiso leaf and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 5.25oz | Calories: 99.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.25g | Sugar: 4.5g