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Poolside Cocktails
August 3, 2020
Let us fantasize for a minute here: we're in the Yucatan, having drinks on chaise...
Matcha Catechin Shake
April 7, 2020
What a crazy roller coaster ride these last few weeks have been. And it ain't...
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....
On the Bar Menu: Ohayo-Hai + Yuzu Chuhai
July 3, 2019
Our move to a new location was motivated mainly by one thing: opening a bar!...
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...
Genshu Cocktails: Rob Roy + Bamboo
March 15, 2019
When Yoko told me that this month's Sake Gumi theme was genshu sakes, I was...
Shiso Shochu Mojito
August 28, 2018
I seriously suck at gardening. I've even been known to kill succulents – that's how...
Sakura Daikiri (A Hemingway Daiquiri Riff)
April 17, 2018
If we were in Japan right now, Yoko and I would shut down Umami Mart...
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...
Happy Hour: In the Mood For Love
February 8, 2017
This is a refreshing cocktail that is low in alcohol. I hope that it excites and inspires passion and love this Valentine's Day!