Cocktail Recipes
From Kuri to Kuro: A Cocktail for the Japanese Fall
As the days grow shorter and the leaves turn golden, it’s time for warm, nutty, and full-bodied flavors. The chestnut plays a special role here. With its delicate sweetness and slightly earthy character, it’s the perfect ingredient for an extraordinary fall cocktail.
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September 10, 2026
Japanese Orchard: Kaki Loves Shochu
Unfortunately, summer is slowly coming to an end, and instead of light, refreshing drinks, it’s time to gradually switch to something a little more aromatic in our glasses. The changing of the seasons can be made wonderfully enjoyable with the right flavors. One fruit that’s perfect for this time of year is the kaki, or persimmon. In Japan, it’s a natural part of fall. Its sweet, mellow, and almost honey-like flavor makes it a wonderful ingredient for drinks.
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September 2, 2026
Azukihattan: The Manhattan with Far Eastern elegance
With a touch of Japan and the elegance of a classic, this drink invites you to discover it: The Azukihattan, a harmonious fusion of tradition and Far Eastern finesse. The complex Mars Maltage Cosmo Whisky forms the basis. Combined with red vermouth, a dash of Angostura and the extraordinary Dover Azuki liqueur, the result is a cocktail that tastes familiar yet surprisingly new.
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Lemon Sour with Chill Green—slightly ethereal and super fresh
Lemon Sour, a classic in Japanese izakayas, is the perfect drink for hot days: refreshing, effervescent, and low in alcohol. The base spirit is always shochu, with barley (mugi) or rice (kome) shochu most commonly used. Using Chill Green as the base adds subtle, ethereal aromas that make the drink even fresher. Chill Green is a botanical shochu characterized by its citrus aroma and spicy flavor.
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July 18, 2026
Fruity, sparkling, fresh, and colorful: the Japanese version of summer punch
If you immediately think of white wine, strawberries, and summer parties when you hear the word “punch,” you’re not alone. But have you ever tried a punch made with Japanese sake? While it’s still a real hidden gem here, it’s been a favorite in Japan for a long time. Sake has everything a good summer punch needs: delicate fruit flavors, elegant freshness, and—depending on the variety—a pleasant lightness or a subtle effervescence. Combined with fresh fruit, it creates drinks that taste surprisingly sophisticated yet are wonderfully uncomplicated.
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Two ingredients, one great summer drink: the Waka Ginger
Even though it’s the middle of summer, Waka Minori Berry & Bitter Liqueur—which is actually associated with fall—pairs especially well right now with the freshness of ginger beer. The characteristic combination of roasted green tea unfolds right from the first whiff of this wonderful liqueur. A subtle herbal aroma, carried by red shiso, and fruity raspberry complement the scent, while a slightly spicy ginger freshness provides lively contrasts.
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Grilling Season: Three Japanese Drinks That Are Perfect for a BBQ
Barbecue season is finally here! Of course, eating is even more fun when you have the right drink to go with it. That’s why we’re introducing three drinks that pair especially well with a BBQ and are typically Japanese. Perfect for long, balmy evenings around the grill!
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Japanese Martini – clear, pure, and minimalist
Few cocktails embody timeless elegance quite like the Martini. The Ao-Oni Dry brings a new aromatic depth to this classic of the cocktail art, inspired by Japanese craftsmanship. Made with mirin and sake as its base, it is distinguished by the use of various herbs and spices. The main ingredient is wormwood, joined by other botanicals such as lemon, mugwort, henna, apple, ginger, hyssop, and cinnamon.
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Spring that lasts: Enjoy cherry blossoms whenever you want
In Japan, the season is already over, but here there are still plenty of cherry blossoms to admire. And even after the blossoms have fallen, their magic remains: with Dover Sakura and Kanade Sakura liqueurs, you can wonderfully extend the cherry blossom season. Sakura is more than just a fleeting moment in spring: it symbolizes lightness, new beginnings, and the beauty of the moment you want to capture.
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Boulevardier of the Rising Sun - A classic with a Japanese twist
The Boulevardier is one of the great icons of cocktail history. Created in Paris in the 1920s, it was popularized by the American writer and bon vivant Erskine Gwynne. The name comes from his magazine, *The Boulevardier*—and this robust classic tastes just as elegant as a stroll along the boulevards of Paris. Our version reimagines this classic with an exciting Japanese twist.
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Nippon Fuego - Far Eastern persimmon meets Mexican fire
A cocktail like a golden sunset, rich, spicy, and at the same time smooth and fruity. The "Nippon Fuego" combines the clear intensity of a tequila blanco with the velvety sweetness of the magnificent and delicious Dover Persimmon liqueur (kaki). This fiery and fresh drink is topped off with sparkling ginger beer.
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Kin no Yomogi - Delicate herbs, warm orange, floral lychee
Yomogi has an intense, tart flavor with a strong, pleasant aroma reminiscent of mugwort. Combined with Grand Marnier, Daiyame with its intense lychee aromas, and the barrel-aged Mugi Shochu DEN-EN Gold, it makes for a fantastic, complex drink.
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