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Amami Island Colada
A tropical cocktail built on shochu from the Kagoshima Prefecture.
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- photo: Daniel Schwartz
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Guardian Deity
Takuma Watanabe's shochu-based Gimlet variation focuses on yuzu two ways.
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- photo: Daniel Schwartz
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Mr. Untouchable
A play on the 1800s classic Badminton Cup, this drink subs shochu for gin and adds a riot of flavorful flourishes.
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- photo: Victoria Morris
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One Thousand Cranes
This crushable, citrusy highball pairs the savory melon notes of the Saiten shochu with fresh lemon verbena.
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Shochu Sour
Nikola Nikoletić's frothy sour features Japanese persimmon and yuzu kosho rock candy syrup.
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Spirit of the Beehive
A lightly smoky, herbaceous riff on the classic Tipperary cocktail.
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The Great Espresso Martini Revival
The modern classic has come full circle and is back in the arms of bartenders eager to elevate the crowd-pleasing blueprint.
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- photo: Eric Medsker
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Shochu Old-Fashioned
Sweet potato shochu takes center stage in this classic Old-Fashioned construct.
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- photo: Daniel Schwartz
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A Cocktail for Everyone This Holiday Season
A persona-based guide to the drinks of this holiday season.
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Get on the Alpine Wine Bandwagon
The winemaking region is a dark-horse darling among American wine professionals.
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