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To me making a cocktail is not entirely unlike the art of theatre. It is a meeting between rigid technique and a willingness to experiment and fail. The spirits, liquors, juices, and syrups are not unlike the elements of creating theatre. With the proper combination of the script, the actors, the directors, the producers, you can have a masterpiece, or at the very least, a great evening!
My Cocktail Creations
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Hands Please
This is an exotic cocktail inspired by Asian citrus. Tart, boozy, slightly spicy, and bursting with flavor, this winter cocktail brings dreams of the warmer days to come.
bourbon, yuzu, tangerine, lime, amontillado, coconut, shichimi, spices
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Miyamoto's Reprise
This was the 2nd place cocktail on the JSS 2024 Shochu Cocktail Competition. Meant to be the perfect pairing for Tonkotsu Ramen, this is a Kyushu-inspired Hot Toddy.
imo shochu, tangerine, cassia bark, genmaicha tea
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Where's My Stash
This is what you would get if a Mint Julep and a Mai Tai had a baby. This cocktail is tart, nutty, and super refreshing.
rye, mint, pistachio orgeat, lemon
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D.M.H.B
This is a highball-style cocktail featuring Suntori Toki. The Lime cordial and Yuzu-Lime Soda bring out the whiskey’s brightness while the cinnamon dusting on showcases its subtle spice finish.
Suntori Toki, Lime Cordial, F.T. Yuzu-Lime Soda, Cinnamon
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Watermelon Shōchū High
This was made as an effort to introduce my bar to Japanese cocktails. Refreshing and notably lower in alcohol, this cocktail is perfect for a hot day outside.
mugi shochu, watermelon, lime, shiso, tequila blanco, salt
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Pom Queen
A Fall fruit cocktail featuring a home-made Grenadine. It’s a great fall cocktail for those who stray away from apples and spice.
Gin. Pomegranate. Rose. Lemon. Yellow Chartreuse.
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The Hummingbird
This was a Valentines Day dessert cocktail featuring floral flavors. The hummingbird is short and bittersweet - great with chocolate, strawberries, or even by itself.
Lightly aged blended rum, rhum agricole, rose, hibiscus, Lo-Fi gentian amaro, lime
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I'm Mister Sun
This was one of the cocktails from my first menu, and it eventually became one of the most popular cocktails at the bar. A tropical and spicy take on the Blood and Sand, it’s a great intro for those who are starting to try mezcal.
mezcal, passionfruit, poblano, thai chili, rouge vermouth, lime
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Gotcha Matcha
A creamy, tart, and vegetal spiritfree cocktail. It’s complex and herbaceous nature make it a great option for people who are afraid of non-alcoholic cocktails being “too sweet”.
matcha coconut cream, jasmine, lime, pistachio orgeat, seltzer
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Falling Petals
This is a more spirit-forward take on Kenta Goto’s Sakura martini. Playing on lychee’s ability to pair with floral flavors, this take on a dirty martini is the perfect drink for cherry blossom season.
Japanese gin, sake, sakura saline, lychee
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Ucello Paradiso
A bourbon jungle bird. This exotic cocktail is great for those looking to dip their toes into the word of amaro. The caffo vecchio adds herbaceous bitterness, while the ramazotti adds a round, rooty profile.
bourbon, caffo vecchio, amaro ramazotti, pineapple, honey, lime
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Son Pochi Fiori
A pink negroni. This floral and lightly bitter cocktail is like the baby sibling to a classic negroni - and a great introduction to aperitif cocktails.
gin, aperitivo rondo, lillet rose, genepy
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Beetlejuice
This is a punch originally created for a halloween party that is a go-to for me whenever I need to make a lot of drinks for a lot of people. It’s fruity, herbaceous, and incredibly easy to drink.
gin, rhum agricole, blanc vermouth, midori, lime, honey, jasmine, seltzer
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Seashell Bikini
This cocktail is designed to be paired with simple fish dishes. The herbs from the gin, vermouth, and thyme syrup are balanced out by the roundness of the olive oil.
evoo-washed gin, thyme, lemon, dry vermouth, mint tea
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The Lotus Bowl
This cocktail for two is floral, tart, and incredibly crushable. It’s great for dates or even just two really good friends. Enjoy responsibly!
blanco tequila, cachaça, rose, hibiscus, tart cherry stomp lychee, lime, seltzer