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Nankai White Oak Shiitake Old Fashioned
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Shiitake Old Fashioned

An umami-forward and subtly sweet Old Fashioned riff featuring shiitake mushroom infused Nankai White Oak shochu, candy cap bitters and kokuto black sugar syrup.
Prep Time14 days
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time14 days 2 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Cocktail, Japanese
Diet: Low Calorie
Keyword: amami kokuto spirits, kokuto syrup, nankai white oak, old fashioned, shiitake mushrooms
Servings: 12
Calories: 95kcal

Ingredients

Shiitake-infused Nankai White Oak shochu

Candy Cap Bitters

  • 180 ml Aromatic Bitters e.g. Angostura Bitters
  • 1 handful Candy cap mushrooms

Kokuto Syrup

  • 1 cup Kokuto Sugar

Cocktail

  • 2 oz Shiitake-infused Nankai White Oak
  • 0.25 oz Kokuto Syrup
  • 1 dash Candy Cap Bitters

Instructions

Shiitake-infused Nankai White Oak shochu

  • Add fresh and dry shiitake mushrooms to a 1 liter jar.
  • Pour 1 bottle of Nankai White Oak shochu into the jar.
  • Allow infusion to sit for 2 days.

Candy Cap Bitters

  • Add candy cap mushrooms to a small 300ml jar.
  • Add 180 ml of aromatic bitters to jar.
  • Allow infusion to sit for 10-14 days for full flavor.

Kokuto Syrup

  • Combine kokuto sugar and water in a small pot.
  • Allow to simmer until kokuto sugar has dissolved completely.
  • Allow to cool and refrigerate to be usable for 10 days.

Cocktail

  • Combine Shiitake-infused Nankai White Oak, kokuto syrup and candy cap bitters in a mixing glass.
  • Add ice and stir to chill.
  • Serve straight up in a coupe or in a rocks glass with a large ice cube.

Nutrition

Serving: 2.25oz | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sugar: 4g