Shochu Sunrise

This delightful and unique cocktail, the Shochu Sunrise, is a creative twist on the classic Margarita, with a Japanese-inspired blend of shochu, sudachi citrus, and sherry. The combination of shochu, amontillado sherry, walnut liqueur, Aperol, sudachi juice, and toasted white sesame syrup results in a harmonious and refreshing drink with a hint of nutty sweetness, tart citrus, and a touch of bitterness. This agave-less Margarita alternative is sure to surprise and delight your taste buds.

Shochu Sunrise

A Japanese-inspired twist on the classic Margarita, the Shochu Sunrise features a blend of shochu, sudachi citrus, sherry, and unique flavors for a refreshing and delightful cocktail.

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz shochu, preferably Kintaro Mugi Shochu
  • 3/4 oz amontillado sherry, preferably Lustau Amontillado Sherry
  • 1/2 oz walnut liqueur, preferably Rapa Giovanni Ratafia di Andorno
  • 1/2 oz Aperol
  • 1/2 oz sudachi juice
  • 1/2 oz toasted white sesame syrup

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin.
  2. Shake the mixture with ice.
  3. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. Garnish with a twist of lime zest.