The Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks: Sake, Shochu, Japanese Whisky, Beer, Wine, Cocktails and Other Beverages by Stephen Lyman and Chris Bunting

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  • mjes on August 27, 2021

    Sakuri martini (pg 133) - sake, gin and Maraschino liqueur - an enjoyable drink without difficult to source ingredients. Great when you want a drink in the context of Japanese food culture.

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  • ISBN 10 4805314958
  • ISBN 13 9784805314951
  • Published Oct 01 2019
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 160
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Tuttle Publishing

Publishers Text

Drink your way through Japan (even from home) with the help of this book!

Japan is home to some of the world's most interesting alcoholic beverages—from traditional Sake and Shochu to Japanese whisky, beer, wine and cocktails that are winning global acclaim and awards.

In this comprehensive survey of Japanese drinks, experts Stephen Lyman and Chris Bunting cover all the main types of beverages found in Japanese bars and restaurants, as well as supermarkets and liquor stores around the world. The book has chapters on Sake, Shochu, whisky, wine, beer, Awamori (a moonshine-like liquor from Okinawa), Umeshu plum wine and other fruit wines. There is also a fascinating chapter on modern Japanese-style cocktails—complete with recipes so you can get the authentic experience, including:
  • Sour Plum Cordial
  • Sakura Martini
  • Improved Shochu Cocktail
  • Far East Side Cocktail

Thorough descriptions of the varieties of each beverage are given along with the history, production methods, current trends and how to drink them. Detailed bar and buyer's guides at the back of the book list specialist establishments where readers can go to enjoy and purchase the drinks, both in Japan and cities around the world, including London, Paris, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, Shanghai and more!

This is an indispensable book for anyone interested in brewing, distilling, new cocktails or Japanese culture, travel and cuisine. Kampai! Cheers!

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