Jun 09 2026
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Kokusho Recipe

Inspired by Uchiko Houston
Time15m
Serves1

montelobos joven, kaido iwai no aka shochu, yuzu, shishito-watermelon cordial

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Ingredients

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Liquors

Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cordial

    In a shaker, combine shishito peppers and watermelon. Muddle them together to create a cordial base.

  2. 2

    Mix the Drink

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the Montelobos Joven Mezcal, Kaido Iwai No Aka Shochu, yuzu juice, and the shishito-watermelon cordial. Shake well until chilled.

Serving

  1. 3

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled glass. Garnish with a shishito pepper and a wedge of watermelon.

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