Jun 09 2026
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
Mixers
Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cordial
In a shaker, combine shishito peppers and watermelon. Muddle them together to create a cordial base.
- 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
- 3
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled glass. Garnish with a shishito pepper and a wedge of watermelon.





