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A Japanese Whisky Cocktail

October 7, 2017
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A Japanese whisky cocktail featuring ginger simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and mint, and pineapple juice paired with delicious Japanese whisky.

A Japanese whisky cocktail featuring ginger simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and mint, and pineapple juice paired with delicious Japanese whisky.

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A Japanese whisky cocktail featuring ginger simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and mint, and pineapple juice paired with delicious Japanese whisky.

A Japanese whisky cocktail featuring ginger simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and mint, and pineapple juice paired with delicious Japanese whisky.

Can you feel it? The leaves have been turning, and the air is getting cold and crisp. In fact, my husband has already made a trip to the cider mill for apple cider and donuts! I love this time of the year: it means I get to layer my clothes, wear all my cute boots again, and cook deliciously scrumptious comfort food!

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A Japanese whisky cocktail featuring ginger simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and mint, and pineapple juice paired with delicious Japanese whisky.    A Japanese whisky cocktail featuring ginger simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and mint, and pineapple juice paired with delicious Japanese whisky.

And what goes better with comfort food than a stiff whiskey drink? This recipe features one of my favorite new liquors: Japanese whisky! We first sipped this unique liquor in cocktails at Disney’s Morimoto Asia restaurant in Disney Springs. Japanese whisky is somewhat new to the bar scene here in the States. It is a liquor originating in Japan. The whisky industry in Japan was founded by Masataka Taketsuru, who studied whiskey production in Scotland. Therefore, the flavor of Japanese whisky is more influenced by Scotch than by the bourbons made here in the States.

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A Japanese whisky cocktail featuring ginger simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and mint, and pineapple juice paired with delicious Japanese whisky.

This liquor is most commonly used in highball cocktails with sparkling water. However, for today’s recipe, I’m subbing it in a more bourbon-like cocktail for the fall. My husband bought me a beautiful bottle of Yamazaki whisky recently. What a nice hubby! Today I’m pairing it with fresh ginger simple syrup, as well as lemon juice, pineapple juice, and fresh mint. The juices really brighten up the flavor, and the ginger simple syrup is the perfect accompaniment to this Asian inspired cocktail!

Related: The Fontleroy: A Bourbon Cocktail

A Japanese whisky cocktail featuring ginger simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and mint, and pineapple juice paired with delicious Japanese whisky.

Now it’s your turn! What is your favorite recipe for whiskey or Japanese whisky? Share with me by commenting below! And in lieu of the upcoming holidays, be sure to check out some of my favorite gift ideas below – for the cocktail enthusiast in your family!

A Japanese Whisky Cocktail
2017-10-06 13:44:49
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A Japanese whisky cocktail featuring ginger simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and mint, and pineapple juice paired with delicious Japanese whisky.
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5 min
For simple syrup
  1. 1 ounce chopped ginger
  2. 1/2 cup white sugar
  3. 1 cup water
For cocktail
  1. 5-6 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
  2. 1/2 ounce lemon juice
  3. 1 1/2 ounces Japanese whisky
  4. 3/4 ounce ginger simple syrup
  5. 1 ounce pineapple juice
For simple syrup
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine white sugar, water, and ginger. Allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and cover with lid. Allow to steep for 10 minutes before straining into an airtight container (such as a mason jar). Allow to cool fully before use. Store in refrigerator for up to 4-6 weeks.
For cocktail
  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle mint leaves and lemon juice together. Fill with ice. Add whisky, ginger simple syrup, and pineapple juice. Replace lid and shake for about 25-30 seconds. Strain into a low ball glass and garnish with extra mint leaves as desired.
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  1. sana says

    November 11, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    Your comment is very beautiful, it is very different, it is very good, there is nothing in this comment that does not look good, wish you could write such posts.

    Reply
  2. Jhon Ashraf says

    April 21, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    can I use turmeric? what is the side effect if I use turmeric powder?
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    • Sarah says

      April 21, 2020 at 9:36 pm

      What were you looking to substitute out for the turmeric? Turmeric is a pretty specific spice so it would definitely affect the flavor profile!

      Reply
  3. Neil Dimapilis says

    September 3, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    Thank you for taking the time in sharing this to us! will most definitely try this as soon as i find one!

    Reply
  4. Jared says

    June 10, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    Love this, will definitely be getting some Japanese whiskey and trying this! Obsessed with anything Japanese at the moment

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    • Sarah says

      June 11, 2018 at 9:03 pm

      Thanks for your comment, Jared! Let me know how it turns out!
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  5. Sean Mahan says

    October 23, 2017 at 7:57 am

    I’ve been getting into whisky recipes lately – it’s making me appreciate strong alcohol a bit more. This one looks great, I’m trying to get japanese whisky to make it perfect 😉

    Reply
  6. Ben Myhre says

    October 9, 2017 at 7:01 am

    Right now, my go-to whiskey drink is an Old Fashioned. I have read about Japanese Whiskey, but have not been able to try any, thus far. Maybe I should bump that up one rung on my list. This certainly looks tasty!

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    • Sarah says

      October 9, 2017 at 8:42 am

      Thanks for your comment, Ben! I would definitely give Japanese whisky a try, let me know what you think if you make this cocktail!

      Reply

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