In Japanese drinks culture, the combination of shochu and tea is classic. In her book (co-authored with digital editor Emma Janzen) The Way of the Cocktail, Kumiko owner Julia Momosé explains: “It’s the kind of drink I might put together at home—straightforward and light-bodied, demonstrating balance of the mild tannins of the tea and the flavor of the spirit. It’s also low-proof, so you can snuggle up with a full pot of tea and a bottle of shochu for a prolonged and pleasant evening of sipping.” For this recipe, she suggests a shochu around 25% ABV.
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