Shochu

Sweet Potato Shochu (imo shōchū 芋焼酎) is abosolutely the most popular style of shochu in Japan, making up nearly 50% of domestic market consumption.

Nikola Nikoletić's frothy sour cocktail recipe features Japanese persimmon and yuzu kosho rock candy syrup for “depth, spice and brightness."

This complex, varied clear spirit is excellent on its own and in cocktails (particularly in highballs). Here's how to drink shochu.

Shochu experts from the Japan Distilled podcast and Umami Mart share their picks for the best examples of Japan's signature spirit.

Welcome to the world of mugi shochu, a traditional Japanese spirit with a rich history and a unique characteristic that we're about to explore in this article. So, what kind of liquor is this in the first place, and what kind of charm does mugi shochu have? This time, we will introduce the basic knowledge of shochu, the characteristics of this type of shochu, and how to drink it.

The delicate notes of cherry-blossom vermouth mingle with the crisp brightness of the Japanese spirit in this elegant floral shochu cocktail.

Shochu cocktail recipes from renowned, award-winning bartenders from across the world.

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.

A Japanese Mojito made with Nankai Shochu, shiso, and lime. Refreshing and lower calories, so it's perfect for the summer. Nankai Shochu is made from kokuto sugar, so it's a single-distiled cousin to rum.

Learn how to use Japanese shochu, a distilled koji-based spirit that often calls for rice, sweet potato, or barley. Japanese shochu can add umami, fresh, or rich flavors to classic cocktails like Negronis and Martinis, and can also be sipped on its own.

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Combining Japanese shochu, Filipino ube milk, and Mexican horchata, this cocktail is balanced in sweetness, creaminess, and hints of black sugar and cinammon. An absolute winner of a cocktail designed by Irwin Munoz of Alhambra, CA.

As your sometime guide to Japanese culinary culture, I would be remiss if I let another summer pass by without talking about Calpis. Calpis is a sweetened fermented milk beverage. The label says: __"CALPIS" is a cultured milk drink, a refreshing gift from nature.__ People tend to either love or hate Calpis.

One of our best creations which was invented during an event at a Thai eatery in North Hollywood, CA. It combines Nankai Shochu, lemon, simple syrup and wasabi salt for a simple but incredible cocktail.

The law also permits shochu to be sold under that name rather than the erroneous label of soju.

Bar Director Eric Simmons tells bartenders about mixing with Japan’s Shochu.

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For this fragrant shochu highball, drink creator Kenta Goto plays up the spirit's fruity and floral notes with an elderflower and pear mix.

This Midori Shochu Sour from Julia Momosé pairs vibrant green tea shochu with citrus for a bright and refreshing cocktail.