Japanese Alcoholic Mixed Drinks

Haibōru or Japanese highball combines Japanese whisky and soda water, and though it may sound simple, the preparation of this cocktail entails tedious steps that have been elevated almost to an art form. The best versions would use a perf... READ MORE

Although some claim that it originated during the 1970s as a classic disco cocktail, the elegant Kamikaze cocktail was probably invented in Tokyo after World War II, during the American occupation of Japan. Kamikaze, which means divin... READ MORE

Chūhai is a mixed Japanese drink with fairly low alcohol content. In its original form, it was made with soda water and shōchū—Japanese spirit distilled from various ingredients such as barley, sweet potatoes, rice, or buck... READ MORE

Kaku highball is a version of a Japanese highball made with Kakubin whisky and soda water. Although Japanese highball can be made with any Japanese whisky, Kakubin is the most common option, and if it is not otherwise stated, most establi... READ MORE

Sake Bomb is a Japanese cocktail that is prepared by dropping a shot glass filled with sake into a glass of beer. Traditionally, the sake shot is balanced on two chopsticks which are placed on top of the glass of beer. The consumers shoul... READ MORE

Mizuwari is a Japanese combination of shōchū and cold water. The original version was made with shōchū, but modern variations commonly use Japanese whisky or other spirits. To make the drink, a highball glass is filled with ice before add... READ MORE

Oyuwari is a traditional combination of a strong spirit and hot water. The water is usually heated in a teapot and then added to a glass with the spirit. When preparing the drink, the water should ideally be around 80ºC/175°F. Th... READ MORE

The Japanese mixed drink known as Tamagozake is made with a combination of heated sake, raw egg yolks, and sugar. The name of this sweet and creamy cocktail can be translated as Egg Sake. In order to prepare the drink, raw egg yo... READ MORE

Bamboo is a vintage sherry-based cocktail featured in several classic cocktail books. The recipes vary in ratio, but they mainly include equal parts dry vermouth and sherry, typically fino or oloroso, and a dash of bitters. Apart from the... READ MORE

Ginza Mary is a Japanese variation on the classic Bloody Mary cocktail. It is made with a combination of vodka, sake, tomato juice, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, soy sauce, and ground black pepper. In order to prepare it, all ingredients sh... READ MORE