Thrilled to join JFOODO and other notable local bars in offering Shochu Month exclusive cocktails created by Redbird | Vibiana Bar Director Tobin Shea, from January 14 – February 13.
Shochu is a pure, clean and expressive spirit that makes use of a variety of traditional ingredients from Japan’s long history to create an appealing range of aromas and tastes. Shochu is typically made from sweet potatoes, barley, rice, or black sugar, and though each type has a distinct flavor depending on its base ingredient, the general taste is often described as nutty or earthy, with an ABV of around 25%. Shochu can be interesting to categorize compared to other spirits due to the wide range between all the different varieties, but the more understanding about the properties of each base ingredient, the greater the potential for enjoyment.
Tobin’s two new shochu cocktails, Sister Cities and the Holonigai Highball, join the menu this year. Sister Cities highlights Zanpa Shochu paired alongside cap course blanc, rhine hall mango brandy, calrified orange, and pineapple ice. The Holonigai Highball features sobagura shochu with our house lemongrass tonic. All cocktails are available during dinner.
Throughout the month, enjoy original shochu creations through JFOODO at other participating bars including our local friends at Death & Co, Gold Line, Thunderbolt, Baby Gee, No Smoking Bar, The Wolves, and Tokyo Noir.
