![]() ![]() Best served icy cold, just before dinner. Shaken and strained into a chilled coupe, this bright cocktail will delight your guests. Cognac gets replaced with whiskey, and lemon juice is replaced with yuzu juice-but lime will do just fine. Grand Marnier, Japanese whiskey, and yuzu juice combine to create an Asian-inspired Sidecar cocktail. Sophisticated, simple, and very sippable. To make the Japanese whiskey cocktails stir together pomegranate juice, port and lemon juice, and ice, then strain it into a chilled martini glass and add a lemon peel twist as garnish. Then, in the 1920s, they started making their own, and the rest is history. This was Japan’s first taste of whiskey, and two decades later, they started importing it into the country. He came with a few barrels of whiskey and presented the Emperor with America’s best tipple. The story goes that in 1853 commodore Matthew Perry arrived at Edo harbor on big black ships. This intriguing cocktail is fruity, full-bodied, and pays homage to Japan’s whiskey history. If you love an interesting twist as much as we do, give this one a go. A Toki Americano combines Italian liqueur, Japanese whiskey, and Cynar-a refreshing artichoke liqueur. It is a beautiful balance of bittersweet and savory flavors. This stir-and-strain drink is a spin-off of Italy’s famous Americano cocktail. Japan comes to hang out in Italy’s aperitivo hour in one of our favorite new drinks. This cocktail is absolute perfection for a special night in. Strain into a chilled glass and finish it with an elegant lemongrass knot garnish. Stir together Japanese whiskey, Cinzano Rosso, and ginger liqueur with ice. Smoky, gingery, and very smooth, these classic Japanese whiskey cocktails are easy to master. ![]() This simple 3-ingredient cocktail is another after-dinner delight and was created by an Italian bartender. The oddly-named Nail in the Coffin is made with Japanese whiskey, Portuguese wine, and a vanilla-forward citrussy Spanish liqueur. If you’ve just finished a spectacular dinner with friends, this is the cocktail you’ll want to serve for an impressive and sophisticated end to the evening. ![]() This Insta-worthy cocktail will be a hit at your next dinner party, so if you’re looking for something exceptional, this is it. Fresh lemon and yuzu (or lime) and Japanese kuromitsu (black sugar syrup) add a warm caramel tone, bitters cut through the sweetness, and egg white adds volume and a foamy texture on top. While the smoky whiskey no doubt shines in these Japanese whiskey drinks, the addition of the other ingredients makes this cocktail a total showstopper. Smoky, sour, smooth, and seductively frothy on top, the Japanese Sour is a spin-off of the classic Whiskey Sour. This tall, bubbly drink is refreshing and has a low ABV, making it the perfect serve for garden parties and barbecues. The Japanese Highball is a simple 2-ingredient cocktail that mixes whiskey with sparkling water. This is a great place to start if you’ve never tasted Japanese whiskey. Ready? Invite your friends over and try your hand at mixing up a few of these classic Japanese whiskey drinks. And lastly, someone has to say “kanpai!” before you’re allowed to take your first sip. Rule number two, wait for all your friends to have their drinks in front of them before touching yours. Excited yet? So are we!Īs most of you will know, rules are big in Japan, and when it comes to drinking, it’s no different. So, it stands to reason that there’s a whole world of Japanese whiskey cocktails waiting to be discovered. Even though Japan is more famous for its shochu and sake, it’s become one of the world’s best whiskey producers over the last few years. ![]()
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