Nippon Cocktail Recipe
Written by Enjoy the fall season with the Nippon Cocktail recipe! Combine Japanese Whisky, Sweet Vermouth, and Ginger Liqueur to create a cozy evening drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 146
Ingredients
- 1 oz Japanese Whisky
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- ½ oz ginger Liqueur
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Mixing Glass
- Coupe Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your coupe glass with ice cubes.
- Add Sweet Vermouth: Measure and pour 1 oz Sweet Vermouth into the mixing glass.
- Add Ginger Liqueur: Add ½ oz ginger Liqueur to the mix.
- Add Japanese Whisky: Pour 1 oz Japanese Whisky into the mixing glass.
- Stir Gently: Fill your mixing glass with ice and use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Strain: Strain your drink into your chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lemon zest.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Japanese Whisky: Opt for a good quality Scotch or Bourbon if you don't have Japanese Whisky. I've tried both, and they bring their unique flavors to the cocktail.
- Sweet Vermouth: In a pinch, you can use dry vermouth and add a small splash of simple syrup to balance the bitterness. It changes the character but still works well.
- Ginger Liqueur: If you can't find ginger liqueur, try using ginger syrup or even fresh ginger juice with honey for sweetness.
Making a Pitcher of Nippon Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of Japanese Whisky, 8 oz of sweet vermouth, and 4 oz of ginger liqueur.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Japanese Whisky, sweet vermouth, and ginger liqueur with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into chilled coupe glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Japanese Whisky Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic whisky substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic the flavor profile.
- Sweet Vermouth Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic vermouth or make a grape syrup infused with herbs and spices to mimic the complexity of vermouth.
- Ginger Liqueur Substitute: Use ginger syrup or fresh ginger juice mixed with honey for sweetness.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.