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Stirred · 1 serving

Shiso and Shochu Negroni

Devender Sehgal's softer Negroni variation with gin, sweet wine, red bitter aperitif, sweet-potato shochu, Amontillado, and shiso liqueur.

Short answer

Shiso and Shochu Negroni is a stirred cocktail made with gin, white wine, red bitter aperitif, sweet-potato shochu, amontillado sherry, shiso liqueur, orange bitters, and shiso. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Shiso and Shochu Negroni 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
Shiso and Shochu Negroni ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz3 parts
White wine22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz2.3 parts
Red bitter aperitif22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz2.3 parts
Sweet-Potato Shochu15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.5 parts
Amontillado sherry10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Shiso Liqueur3 dash———
Orange Bitters3 dash———
Shiso1 leaf———

Garnish: One small fresh shiso leaf

Method

How to make Shiso and Shochu Negroni

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a clear double rocks glass and reserve exactly one small fresh green shiso leaf.

  2. 02

    Measure the gin, sweet white wine, red bitter aperitif, sweet-potato shochu, Amontillado sherry, shiso liqueur, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until the bittersweet mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled double rocks glass, keeping the finished drink clear of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Rest exactly one small shiso leaf at the rim and serve without citrus, cherry, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Shiso and Shochu Negroni taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Shiso and Shochu Negroni questions

What is in a Shiso and Shochu Negroni?

Kokto’s build uses gin, white wine, red bitter aperitif, sweet-potato shochu, amontillado sherry, shiso liqueur, orange bitters, and shiso.

How long does a Shiso and Shochu Negroni take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Shiso and Shochu Negroni prepared?

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

Is a Shiso and Shochu Negroni 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 B098https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/shiso-and-shochu-negroni/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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