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Hanami Cocktail
April 26, 2022
Hanami (sakura viewing) season is upon us, as fruit blossoms are exploding worldwide, if not already....
Japanese Gin Cocktail Recipes by Chris Lane
June 21, 2021
Gins from Japan are all the rage at the moment, within the country and abroad. We've...
Grandpa Richard Highball Cocktail
February 25, 2020
Louis Anderman, founder of Miracle Mile Bitters, used to make Celery Bitters in very limited...
Hachee's Knees
January 29, 2020
In celebration of Yoko's most recent honey harvest, I've come up with a simple recipe for...
Brad's Shochu Hot Toddy
December 19, 2019
Our bartender Brad has been with us since we first opened our bar in May....
Martini vs. Martinez with Ki No Bi Gins
March 19, 2019
Recently, Japanese gin distillery Ki No Bi released Ki No Tou Old Tom Gin, and Ki...
Umami Mart Local Picks: A Nikka Gin Martini @ The Ramen Shop
March 7, 2018
Ramen Shop in Rockridge, Oakland is our go-to for cocktails, noodles, and an overall good...
Love Yuzu Cocktail (A Jack Rose Riff)
February 14, 2018
It's been super warm these past weeks in the Bay Area - WTF, it's February! Punxsutawney...
How to Make a Japanese Whisky Highball with Kevin Diedrich
July 25, 2017
Kayoko and I met Kevin Diedrich back in 2011 when we threw the Gift of Food...
Umeshu Highball
July 11, 2017
I've been really excited to see the umeshu (Japanese plum infused in shochu) popping up on...
Jennifer Colliau of Small Hand Foods
May 11, 2017
Jennifer Colliau is one of Bay Area's greatest bartenders. To use words such as "smart,"...
Happy Hour: The Mother-In-Law Cocktail
March 13, 2017
I found this cocktail inside Ted Haigh's Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails book that we carry at...