Recipes
Makugan Ginger - delicious, elegant and refreshing
Makugan rum is produced by Taragawa Shuzo on the beautiful island of Miyakojima in Okinawa. It has an intense sugar cane aroma on the palate and reveals flavors of pear, mandarin and passion fruit. A mild rum, ideal for cocktails and long drinks. This also applies to the "Makugan Ginger", which is extremely refreshing.
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Autumn flavors in your glass: "Kuri Gohan" interpreted in liquid form
Kuri gohan is an extremely popular dish in Japan in the fall. It is spiced rice with chestnuts, which is cooked with sake and mirin, among other things. This dish can be wonderfully transformed into a drink, a liquid Kuri Gohan, so to speak.
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Spicy Awamoritini: the classic Okinawa-style martini
The martini is one of the most popular cocktails, which is probably why it is so popular to mix countless variations of it. Like the "Spicy Awamoritini", with awamori as the alcoholic base and allspice shochu to add a little spice to the mix.
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Fresh, fruity, aromatic: the "Kusa"
Dover liqueurs are perfect for mixing great cocktails. They are also fantastic for making pastries, confectionery and desserts. They bring seasonality and Japanese flavors to individual drinks. You only need a very small amount to achieve a great result. The "Kusa" even uses two Dover liqueurs for one drink.
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Sake cocktail: Sakura x Mizutoriki Kura No Hana
Sakura liqueur and sake harmonize extremely well with each other, the respective fruitiness goes very well together. A little dry vermouth provides a slightly herbal note and rounds off the whole thing. The result is a delicious and fresh cocktail with just three ingredients.
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Matcha Me, Please! Matcha and sweet potato are always a good idea...
Matcha in combination with sweet potato (imo) is a delicious combination. The sweet nuances of the sweet potato go perfectly with the tartness of the green tea. Dry vermouth rounds off the whole thing.
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Lemon Sour - refreshing, fruity and lightly mixed
You can find a lemon sour in every izakaya in Japan, it simply consists of shochu, soda and lemons. A lemon sour is extremely refreshing and especially enjoyable in summer. Kome (rice) or mugi (barley) shochu are ideal as an alcoholic base.
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Shiso lover: gin, strawberry and perilla in a delicious combination
Shiso, the popular type of cress from Japan and also known as perilla, is extremely aromatic and fresh. Combined with red berries such as raspberries or strawberries, it makes a devilishly delicious drink.
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Low-ABV never hurts: Ume-Spritz - refreshing and fruity
The low-ABV trend shows no sign of abating, on the contrary: it is becoming increasingly popular. That's why the Spritz is becoming an increasingly varied and creative category in restaurants and bars. The most Japanese Spritz you can conjure up is the Ume-Spritz. In combination with sparkling wine and soda, it is simply a poem!
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May 22, 2024
Green is hope: mix a coriander martini with the Paku-chii Spirit
Coriander is fresh and green and is also said to have a positive effect. Above all, however, coriander is very tasty and an ideal ingredient for an exciting drink. With our coriander spirit, the Paku-chii Spirit, you can freshen up the classic cocktail, the Martini, and give it a special twist.
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Fruity and refreshing: "Haru" - with kabosu and cherry blossom
What could be better than spring, when the days are long again and nature is in full bloom? You can bring spring into your glass with the "Haru": This delicious cocktail with whisky, lychee, sakura and kabosu is fruity and refreshing.
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"Sakura Mexikana": your spring drink with Kanade Sakura liqueur
You can admire the cherry blossom all over Germany right now, spring is slowly arriving and it really is about time. You can bring the blossom into your glass with a delicious sakura drink. Tequila and sakura liqueur are a heavenly combination. Together with some Yomogi liqueur and Riesling vermouth, the result is an exciting ensemble with depth.
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