Drink Nikaido

Shochu is a versatile spirit. Lower in alcohol, clean in flavor, and easy to pair with almost anything. Whether you keep it simple or mix it into something new, the drink meets you where you are.

Simple Serve The Mix At the Game

日本で定番の飲み方

Simple serve

In Japan, shochu is generally enjoyed simply. Ice. Water. Soda. That’s usually enough. The spirit is the point.

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Nikaido’s signature highball

NIKASO^®

3.5 parts well-chilled Nikaido Shochu, 6.5 parts well-chilled soda water, served over plenty of clear ice. Everything should be icy cold. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.

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On the rocks, or with a little water

Kitchom^®, simply

Kitchom’s mellow balance and long finish are best appreciated without much in the way. Let the spirit lead.

Chu-Hi or Japanese Sour

A Japanese highball, broadly defined.

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Oyuwari or Mizuwari

Shochu mixed with hot or cold water.

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Neat or on rocks

The most direct way to drink shochu

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The Mix

Shochu’s clean flavor and lower ABV make it a natural base for cocktails. It plays well with almost anything. Citrus, herbs, bitters, tea, coffee. It brings something other spirits don’t.

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