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Shaken · 1 serving

Honshu Underground

Matthew Belanger's Japanese-whisky sour with yuzu liqueur, peated Scotch, pineapple, lemon, vanilla, bitters, and sandalwood essence.

Short answer

Honshu Underground is a shaken cocktail made with japanese whisky, yuzu liqueur, single malt scotch whisky, pineapple juice, lemon juice, vanilla syrup, aromatic bitters, and sandalwood essence. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 8 minutes.
Time8 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Honshu Underground ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Honshu Underground ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Japanese whisky37.5 ml3.8 cl1.3 oz5 parts
Yuzu Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Single malt Scotch whisky7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Pineapple Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Vanilla syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Sandalwood Essence1 dash———

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Honshu Underground

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a clear coupe thoroughly and confirm that the finished drink will be served without a garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the Japanese whisky, yuzu liqueur, peated Islay Scotch, pineapple juice, lemon juice, vanilla syrup, aromatic bitters, and one drop-equivalent dash of sandalwood essence into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds until the golden mixture is thoroughly cold and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the surface free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately with no garnish, smoke, or additional decoration.

Tasting profile

What does Honshu Underground taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Honshu Underground questions

What is in a Honshu Underground?

Kokto’s build uses japanese whisky, yuzu liqueur, single malt scotch whisky, pineapple juice, lemon juice, vanilla syrup, aromatic bitters, and sandalwood essence.

How long does a Honshu Underground take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Honshu Underground prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Honshu Underground alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B094https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/honshu-underground · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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