Ginsing Shochu (soju) in Los Angeles

WRITTEN BY: WRITTEN ON: April 27. 2009

With its versatility, shochu (soju) can be enjoyed in so many ways. On the rocks it can be sipped straight, with a splash of fresh squeezed juice, or even a splash of oolong tea (or any tea for that matter). We see this delicious variation in Los Angeles, where shochu is served with infused ginsing.

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Our ultimate list of shochu (soju) recipies

WRITTEN BY: WRITTEN ON: February 25. 2009

We love shochu (soju). We love to share shochu. We traditionally love shochu on the rocks with a splash fresh juice, muddle of fresh fruit, or a splash of tea. We’re always asked what are some good shochu (soju) recipes and would like to begin what we hope to be the ultimate list of shochu [...]

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Amazing Oolong Tea to use with Haamonii Shochu (soju)

WRITTEN BY: WRITTEN ON: February 7. 2009

If you haven’t tried it, you must try shochu with a splash of oolong tea. There is an especially good brand of oolong tea that we really like from Japan and can be found at Oyaji izakaya in San Francisco, CA. This particular oolong tea is distributed by JFC international who can give you the [...]

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Try some new Haamonii Smooth shochu (soju) cocktails from Australia

WRITTEN BY: WRITTEN ON: September 21. 2008

Directly from Le-Shack’s website, here are a few more delicious Haamonii Smooth cocktails to add to your bar collection: Haamonii Lemon Mangotini Haamonii Smooth Ginger

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Shochu popularity grows in the U.S; a glimpse from Chicago

WRITTEN BY: WRITTEN ON: June 2. 2008

It’s amazing how fast shochu (soju) is growing in popularity in the U.S. Most recently, Chicago has been the focus of attention with a brand new pan-asian restaurant actually named Shochu! Here is a recent article from Stacy Warden. Stacy writes: When Japan tired of sake, it turned to another indigenous liquor: shochu. This Japanese [...]

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Try a new drink

WRITTEN BY: WRITTEN ON: May 29. 2008

Hard day at the 9-5 (or 11-11)…so stressful…I need a drink now!! What’s in the fridge: Haamonii Smooth…ALWAYS…Bottled Water? NOPE…Milk? NOPE…Blood Orange Italian Soda…DING, DING, DING!! Quick drink, but very tasty: Ingredients: 1 oz of Haamonii Smooth Lemon Shochu Blood Orange Italian Soda Fill collins glass half way with ice. Pour Haamonii Smooth Lemon Shochu [...]

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Simple pleasures: Shochu mixed with water (mizuwari)

WRITTEN BY: WRITTEN ON: May 20. 2008

Here is an excellent description from the Shochu Circle to making mizuwari (water mix). From the Shochu Circle web page: Whether you are a shochu novice or a shochu connoisseur, mizuwari (water mix) is always a great way to drink shochu. Serving shochu this way is great for those who want a milder drink, but [...]

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Simple, popular recipes for Haamonii Smooth ‘Pure’ Shochu

WRITTEN BY: WRITTEN ON: May 20. 2008

Cocktail recipes for Haamonii Smooth Haamonii Smooth + fruit juice 1 oz Haamonii Smooth Pure shochu Your favorite fresh fruit juice to taste (Example: lemon juice, grapefruit juice, watermelon juice, etc.) Preparation: Pour the Haamonii Smooth Pure shochu into a rocks glass. Add the fruit juice, and serve. Add garnish. Haamonii Smooth + muddled fruit [...]

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Haamonii (harmony) Shochu Cocktail Recipe: Juanita Twilight by Deba Wegner

WRITTEN BY: WRITTEN ON: August 31. 2001

2 oz. Hammonii Shochu Lemon 2oz. Freshly squeezed chilled Lemon Juice 2oz. simple sugar, chilled 2oz. Santa Rosa Plum Juice (Red Asian pear) Pour everything over ice in shaker, shake in cocktail shaker with ice and pour into martini glass. There will be a bit left in the shaker, for about 1.5 drinks. Garnish with [...]

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