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.

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Notes

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Shawn C commented on 8/25/2026:

I am publishing this one as submitted. I liked the concept of using dry vermouth with the sweeter elderflower in Mount Rigi. However, I actually made it w/ 1.5 Bordiga Occitan gin, 3/4 Carpano dry vermouth, 3/4 Mount Rigi which hit the flavor intensity I wanted. I think that brings it a bit closer to a version of a "martini" than three equal parts which seems more like a reverse martini. I also stirred, because I didn't see any reason to shake this since it lacks citrus juice.

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1 oz Pineapple juice
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3⁄4 oz Cinnamon syrup
1⁄2 oz Coffee liqueur
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1⁄2 sli Orange (as garnish)
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
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