
Hakumai Highball
Kenta Goto’s straightforward shochu highball is garnished with pickled ginger for visual interest.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Victoria Morris
Kenta Goto’s straightforward shochu highball is garnished with pickled ginger for visual interest.
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