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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 don’t want to compromise the flavor and aroma of the shochu.

The amount of shochu will almost always exceed the amount of water in mizuwari shochu. The most common mixture ratio is 3:2 shochu to water. If a milder drink is desired, use a 1:1 mix. Of course, the amount of water used to ultimately depends on consumer preference. Take care not to add too much water to the shochu. The idea of a cold-water mix is to create a beverage that is easy to drink but still retains the aroma and flavor of shochu. If too much water is added, all of the unique characteristics of the shochu will be diluted, in other words, flavorless.