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.

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

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.

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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.

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

Shochu & Tonic (You're Non Traditional G T) | Liquid Culture

Everything you need to know about Japan's original craft spirit, Shochu. Made with a wide variety of ingredients through a combination of ancient and modern techniques. Across its diverse range of flavors, all Shochu share a special method of fermentation—using Koji—that isn’t traditionally found in any other region. Find recipes by top bartenders

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

Slightly sour, citrusy, smooth, refreshing, well-balanced