JSS Shochu

01/05/2024

10/19/2023

"Though it lacks sake’s name recognition, shochu is becoming more widely available in some U.S. cities and is popping up at more bars and restaurants. It’s great news for anyone looking to expand their drinking horizons," says 's Apple Mandy.⁠
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Head to the link below to find five shochu bottles to get you started.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/what-is-shochu/

10/16/2023

Take a ride to Nagasaki, one of the premier destinations for shochu production in Japan. ⁠
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Known as the birth place of mugi shochu, Nagasaki is home to a city of cultural diversity shaped by centuries of trade and exchange with foreign nations.⁠
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Explore the city's historical architecture, sample unique local dishes influenced by Portuguese and Chinese cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and festivals that celebrate Nagasaki's multicultural roots.

10/11/2023

The possibilities for shochu cocktails are endless. With a multitude of raw ingredients used during production, the flavor possibilities of shochu are endless allowing for a bartender's creativity to truly take flight. ⁠
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Learn more about the shochu possibilities at the link below.⁠

https://shochu.guide/products
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10/09/2023

After moving to New York in 2006, directed the renowned bar program at for ten years, and after winning the 2012 Bacardi Global Legacy Cocktail Competition, Shingo quickly became one of the world's most sought-after bartenders. ⁠
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Today he operates several award-winning bars in Shanghai and Tokyo, including , , , and . In 2020, Shingo created —a truly versatile honkaku shochu geared towards the cocktail market.⁠
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Explore Shingo's original shochu cocktails at the link below.

https://shochu.guide/recipes

10/06/2023

Elevate your evening with the Midnight Giant from .⁠
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MIDNIGHT GIANT⁠
1.5 oz Kuro-Koji Asahi Mannen Sweet Potato Shochu⁠
0.5 oz Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum⁠
1 Tsp Myris Nutmeg Liqueur⁠
0.75 oz Lime Juice⁠
0.5 oz Mamey Puree⁠
0.5 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk⁠
0.5 oz Vanilla Syrup⁠
0.5 Dash Saline Solution⁠
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METHOD⁠
Shake and strain over pebble ice in a Pilsner glass. Garnish with lime wheel and grated nutmeg.⁠
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Find more cocktail recipes at the link below.

https://shochu.guide/recipes

09/29/2023

Did you know...⁠
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JSS's mission is to introduce Japan's most popular traditional spirits, shochu and awamori, to the world. ⁠
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Established in 1953, JSS represents approximately 1,700 producers of sake, Honkaku Shochu, awamori, and Hon-mirin. In addition, JSS has over 270 shochu distillery members throughout the country, which produce more than 2,000 brands today.⁠
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Learn more at the link below.

https://honkakushochu-awamori.jp/english/

09/27/2023

Grab a slice of melon for the perfect garnish to this delicious cocktail from . ⁠
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RICE RICE BABY⁠
1.5 oz Rice Shochu⁠
0.5 oz Melon Syrup⁠
0.25 oz Lemon Juice⁠
1 oz Makgeolli⁠
Foam Agent⁠
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09/25/2023

“I wanted to showcase that simple is the best,” says . “Using simple, great ingredients that harmonize together and elevate each other, you get a spectacular result."⁠
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HAKUMAI HIGHBALL ⁠
1 oz Rice Shochu (such as Hakutake Shiro)⁠
0.75 oz Rice Vodka (such as Suntory Haku)⁠
4 oz Soda Water⁠
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METHOD⁠
Build all ingredients in a highball glass over ice, and stir gently to combine. Garnish with pickled ginger.

09/22/2023

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