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shochu week

Aiden Bowie Shochu Week
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Aidan Bowie on Capturing Shochu’s “Pure Flavor”

The Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Kumamoto and Oita prefectures challenged bartenders across the country to reimagine the shochu cocktail. Here's a look at Aidan Bowie's winning recipe, the Red Clay Bamboo.

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The Shochu Cocktail Experience
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The Shochu Cocktail Experience

Japan’s native distilled spirit is finding its way into bars across the United States. Here’s everything you need to know to try it yourself.

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Shochu Week Cocktail Roundup
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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.

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Hakumai Highball
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Hakumai Highball

Kenta Goto’s straightforward shochu highball is garnished with pickled ginger for visual interest.

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Hanamizaké Martini
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Hanamizaké Martini

A Martini variation inspired by time spent under the sakura for hanami (flower viewing).”

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Beni Shoga Mule
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Beni Shoga Mule

This tart and spicy mule incorporates beni shoga, a Japanese ginger pickle.

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Amami Island Colada
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Amami Island Colada

A tropical cocktail built on shochu from the Kagoshima Prefecture.

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Guardian Deity
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Guardian Deity

Takuma Watanabe's shochu-based Gimlet variation focuses on yuzu two ways.

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Mr. Untouchable
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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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One Thousand Cranes
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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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Not Your Grandfather’s Blended Scotch
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Not Your Grandfather’s Blended Scotch

Long considered an afterthought among serious drinkers, the blended Scotch category is slowly becoming a hotbed for innovation.

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