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Gohanami

1 1⁄4 oz Gin, Roku
1 oz Aquavit, Aalborg
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup (toasted basmati syrup; see Notes)
2 bsp Sakura tincture (see Notes)
5 dr Bitters, Fee Brothers Black Walnut
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir; strain; up; garnish.

Notes

For the basmati syrup: lightly toast basmati rice in a dry pan on the stove. Add to just-boiled water and let sit for a couple of hours. (Use a generous amount of water because much of it will get absorbed by the rice.) Fine strain, then dissolve an equal part of white sugar in it.
For the sakura tincture: combine sakura powder and high proof vodka 1:5 and let sit for a few days, shaking occasionally. Fine strain.

History

Made for the Reddit Original Cocktail Competition, September 2026: Sakura and rice.

Cocktail summary
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Created by
Craig Eliason, Saint Paul, Minnesota (USA)
Year
2026
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

https://www.reddit.com/r/cocktails/comments/1wd0krb/gohanami/

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