Sophisticated, simple, and very sippable. This was our first dive into Japanese Whisky and a cocktail with a story that inspired the birth of a new category of whisky.
This intriguing cocktail is fruity, full-bodied, and pays homage to Japan’s whiskey history. The story goes that in 1853 commodore Matthew Perry arrived at Edo harbor on big black ships. But he didn’t arrive alone. He came with a few barrels of whiskey and presented the Emperor with America’s best. This was Japan’s first taste of whiskey, and two decades later, they started importing it into the country. Then, in the 1920s, they started making their own. Cheers!
| Ingredients for a Black Ship | |
|---|---|
| 2.5oz | Japanese Whisky |
| 1.5oz | Pomegranate Juice |
| .5oz | Port |
| .25oz | Lemon Juice |
| Glassware: Chilled Coupe Glass | |
| Prep: Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake (at sea) and double strain | |
| Garnish: Lemon Peel Twist | |
The idea is pretty simple. As we taste and review various whiskies, we will be making a few cocktails along the way and even tweaking as we see fit to give them a new perspective.