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In the Shade of an Oak Tree

Adam Chapman of the Gibson SF designed this elegantly infused cocktail using Nankai Gold, toasted rice koji, and gyokuro green tea leaves.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Cocktail
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie
Keyword: barrel-aged, green tea, ketofriendly, nankai gold, rice koji, shochu, Shochu cocktail
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Adam Chapman

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Nankai Gold
  • 2 oz Toasted rice koji
  • 1 tbsp Gyokuro green tea leaves

Instructions

  • Infuse Nankai Gold with toasted rice koji for 20 min.
  • Remove and discard koji.
  • Add Gyokuro green tea leaves to infusion and steep for 10 min.
  • Remove the tea leaves and save.
  • Pour 3 oz of the koji and tea-infused Nankai Gold over a large ice ball and serve.

Notes

You can steep the saved Gyokuro green tea leaves at 48 degrees C for 3 min., pour atop steamed rice, and serve alongside this cocktail.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 210kcal