
Meet the Modern Shochu Cocktail
Ten signature shochu cocktails from the country's top bartenders that demonstrate the nuance and versatility of this Japanese spirit.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Daniel Schwartz
Ten signature shochu cocktails from the country's top bartenders that demonstrate the nuance and versatility of this Japanese spirit.
Three bartenders share their tips on how to personalize your approach to the classic, from a technique for better froth to a spirits upgrade.
Ginsberg and Figueroa’s Cafecito highlights the natural affinity between Cognac and coffee in an unexpected way.
Coffee and orange are the key flavors at play in Orlando Franklin McCray’s Espresso Martini riff.
Lauren Corriveau's Espresso Martini variation is reminiscent of the classic café combination of espresso and tonic.
Three top bartenders offer their perfected recipes pairing Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal and espresso.
Kenta Goto’s straightforward shochu highball is garnished with pickled ginger for visual interest.
A Martini variation inspired by time spent under the sakura for hanami (flower viewing).”
This tart and spicy mule incorporates beni shoga, a Japanese ginger pickle.