Toast 2012 with some Haamonii Pomegranate Punch!
WRITTEN BY: Clair WRITTEN ON: January 2. 20122012 has just started and we wanted to start it off with a bang! So I mixed up this pomegranate champagne cocktail to toast the new year. I hope you enjoy! Haamonii Pomegranate Punch 1 oz Haamonii Shochu, chilled 1/2 oz Pama Pomegranate Liqueur 2 oz Dry Champagne, chilled Squeeze of lemon, rind reserved [...]
Harmony for the Holidays 2011!
WRITTEN BY: Clair WRITTEN ON: December 17. 2011Wow. A year comes and goes so quickly.. it amazes me that it is even December, let alone almost the Holiday season! It feels like just yesterday I was sitting down to write about the Crunk Candy Cane and sharing with you what the holidays mean to me. Lots of changes have been going on [...]
Tea Time
WRITTEN BY: Clair WRITTEN ON: November 21. 2011Alcohol and tea is not the most common combination. When I think of an alcoholic beverage combined with tea I think of a John Daly ( an Arnold Palmer with Vodka). But now with Shochu hitting the scene, alcohol and tea is the new delicious combo that anyone can enjoy. Easy to brew and easy [...]
Shochu and Sweets
WRITTEN BY: Clair WRITTEN ON: November 16. 2011Shochu is already well know for its versatility with many flavors, making it a great addition to any cocktail or infusion. Now shochu is making its way in the culinary world as chefs are beginning to pair shochu with dishes and desserts. From My Pink Wasabi Chef Anna Marin Chua Presents… Kashi Maki Rolls paired [...]
Haamonii Sunset
WRITTEN BY: Clair WRITTEN ON: November 10. 2011Today is a rare and sunny day in San Francisco and it just so happens that it is one of my favorite days of the week… Thirsty Thursday! A day like today requires a delicious cocktail and I think a Haamonii Sunset cocktail is in order. Haamonii Sunset 3 parts Haamonii Lemon 1 part [...]
Cut the calories not the cocktails with Shochu
WRITTEN BY: Clair WRITTEN ON: November 9. 2011The Holidays are coming and you know what that means… holiday parties, decadent food, and best of all cocktails! Unfortunately with all the fun, food, and drinks comes the issue of excessive calories and the struggle to stay fit. Some of us opt to work out vigorously after the holidays where as others cut down [...]
Haamonii Signature Cocktail: Peach Skin
WRITTEN BY: Clair WRITTEN ON: November 3. 2011In the mood for something sweet, smooth, but low in calories? Why not mix yourself a Haamonii Smooth Peach Skin cocktail! This low calorie yet satisfying cocktail is just what anyone needs at the end of the day. Peach Skin 3 oz Haamonii Shochu 1/2 oz Lilet Blanc 4 dashes of Peach Bitters Combine and [...]
It’s That Day of the Week Again… Thirsty Thursday!
WRITTEN BY: Clair WRITTEN ON: October 27. 2011Once again it is Thirsty Thursday, the official pre-game day to your weekend! It’s time celebrate the near end to a hard week of work and we think you should celebrate at Eastside West in San Francisco. End the week with a nice large pitcher of Eastside West’s new Haamonii Ginger Lemonade, served only during [...]
SF Station VIP Haamonii Cocktail Party Recap!
WRITTEN BY: Clair WRITTEN ON: October 26. 2011The SF Station VIP Haamonii cocktail party at Chambers Eat + Drink was a success! Great drinks, great people, and a great venue. We couldn’t have asked for a better time. Check out some of the photos courtesy of SF Station. Everyone had a good time thanks to the complimentary Haamonii cocktails and tastings. These [...]
Shochu Featured in Esquire Magazine
WRITTEN BY: Clair WRITTEN ON: October 25. 2011Shochu has been featured in Esquire Magazine’s “Food for Men” section! Clean tasting, low in calories, and still under the radar in the U.S., Shochu was introduced as an up and coming spirit that any man can enjoy. We hope the trend continues to catch on! Check out the article here: http://www.esquire.com/blogs/food-for-men/what-is-shochu-1111
