Spirit on the menu
How the world’s best bars use shōchū.
35 drinks mention shōchū across 15 of the 54 menus we collected, which is 28% of the bars. Here is every one, as printed.
Moebius MilanoMilan
Shochu Margarita
16 EURMezcal Montelobos, Imo Shochu, Savoia Orancio, Pompelmo, Olio alla Vaniglia
Hope & SesameGuangzhou
Hojicha Shakerato
128IICHIKO SAITEN SHOCHU / SAND GINGER / CHOCOLATE / HOJICHA / MILK
DanicoParis
Fat Beet
17€Shochu, Apple Brandy, Fig Leaf, Kiwi, Golden Beet
Nasi Goreng
17€Barley Shochu, Nasi Goreng Syrup, Tofu Milk, Egg
Nutmeg & CloveSingapore
Lobang
26 SGDlichiko Saiten Shochu, Amontillado Sherry, Preserved Olive Leaf, Braised Peanut, White Pepper, Mirin
Can Lah
26 SGDAngel's Envy Bourbon Whiskey, Peach, Daiyame Shochu, Chocolate, Red Wine, Baking Spices, Bay Leaf
GokanHong Kong
Muscat Chu-Hi
160The SG Shochu Imo, Jasmine, Muscat
Whisky Sour Brûlée
150Japanese Whisky, The SG Shochu Mugi, Soba, Yuzu, Cacao, Egg White
Geisha Espresso Martini
180The SG Shochu Imo, Ketel One, Okinawa Purple Sweet Potato, Koffee Mameya’s Single Origin Espresso, Dates
Omatsuri Banana
180The SG Shochu Kome, Rémy Martin VSOP, Miso, Chocolate, Banana
Grilled Corn Colada
150The SG Shochu Mugi, Hokkaido Sweet Corn, Pineapple, Shoyu, Sake Lees
Caviar-Don
250Rice Martini (Haku Vodka, The SG Shochu Kome, Sake), served with Osetra Caviar
VirtùTokyo
Someiyoshino
JPY 4,000Rice Shochu, Sake, Sakura, Grapefruit, Absinthe, VIRTÙ Tonic
KumikoChicago
Saké and Sonic
19.hakutaké ‘ginrei’ shiro rice shōchū, chiyonosono ‘shared promise’ junmai, fever-tree club soda, and top note tonic water · a rice-based apéritif for before and during the meal
Ginger Martini
23.ama no tō tokubetsu junmai, rihei ginger and barley shōchū, kyoto distillery ki no bi gin, and shiso bitters · the green tone of cypress partnered with spicy ginger and shiso
Midori Shōchū Sour
21.mizunomai green tea shōchū, suntory midori, citrus blend, club soda · from the way of the cocktail, a new look at the disco classic
Lychee Martini
23.daiyamé imo shōchū, kokuryu kuzuryu junmai, nanbu bijin uméshu · all of the flavor of lychee, without actually using any lychee, showcasing how a few key ingredients become complex
Hachimitsu
30.ichiro’s malt and grain japanese whisky, sencha infused iichiko silhouette barley shōchū, clover honey, yuzu-shu, and kumiko lemon cordial · light floral citrus notes of heather with a hint of green tea
Agony of the Leaf
21.tomi no hozan sweet potato shōchū, hoshinomura thai oolong, and jules theuriet crème de cassis de dijon · a refreshing mix of floral tea, elegant cassis, and earthy sweet potato · choice of oyuwari or on the rocks
Genmaicha Old Fashioned
27.mars iwai 45 japanese whisky, gyokuro tea shōchū, inocente fino sherry, and angostura bitters · herbaceous and delicate notes accent the bold archetype
Tenshi Old Fashioned
30.nishi shuzo ‘tenshi no yuwaku’ imo shōchū, mata cream sherry, demerara, and angostura bitters · a sherry-cask aged sweet potato shōchū old fashioned
Bitter Trade
23.kintaro roasted barley shōchū, koval cranberry gin, valdespino amontillado ‘contrabandista’ sherry, and gran classico · toasty, velvety bitterness washed with red fruit and spices
Coffee Shōchū Latte
19.coffee infused mizunomai mugi shōchū, spiced kuromitsu, oat milk · a rich and comforting take on coffee and milk
Clemente BarNew York
Kudamono
25Michter's Bourbon, Shochu, Strawberry, Oolong, Hoja Santo
Oyatsu Club
25SG Kome Shochu, Genmaicha, Sweet Potato & Nori Miso, Sesame
June on CambieVancouver
Chura Sour
20Shiso shochu, gin, sake, yuzu kosho, citrus, passionfruit, egg white
Library BarToronto
Big Breakthrough
$ 24Iichiko Siaten Shochu, Bacardi 8 Year Old Reserva Gold Rum, Crème de Cacao, Unicum Zwack, Apricot, Nori
MotherToronto
Moromi
in collaboration with @usaricecanOrganic California-grown long grain rice, Rice Shochu, Miso, Rose Vermouth, Yuzu, Coconut Whey, Japanese Green Tea
Press ClubWashington DC
Promiscious
$ 20Mezcal, Reposado Tequila, Shochu & Szechuan
Double Chicken PleaseNew York
Melon Prosciutto
$21SG Imo shochu, Olive, jamón, cantaloupe, watermelon, fino sherry, goat cheese, clarified milk
Raspberry Espresso Martini
$21Grey Goose Vodka, SC Imo Shochu, espresso, raspberry, rosemary
Pacific Cocktail HavenSan Francisco
Kung Fu Pandan
Kikori Japanese Whisky, rice shochu, salted pandan, citrus, candy cap dust
Pear Pressure
Iichiko Saiten Shochu, calpico, belle de brillet, pandan, citrus, soda
Ninja Gaiden
Jonathan Kuo- Pacific Cocktail Haven 2025 Iichiko Silhouette Shochu, sake, gin, japanese vermouth, oyster leaf, bitters
Employees OnlyNew York
So Jaded
$24Mujen Shochu, Bombay Sapphire Gin and Melon Liqueur shaken with Umeshu, Kiwi and Green Tea. Clarified with milk and force carbonated. Served tall.
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Menus collected October 2026 and shown as printed. A drink is included when its menu text mentions shōchū; drinks listed only by brand name can be missed, and menus change. About this data.