Can I use a different whiskey if I don't have Japanese whiskey?

Yes. A mild bourbon or blended whiskey will work, though the flavor will be a little less delicate and more oak-forward than the original.

What can I use instead of yuzu juice?

Fresh lemon juice is the closest easy substitute, with a little orange juice if you want to mimic yuzu’s floral-citrus character. The drink will still be bright and balanced.

How do I get the honey to mix in smoothly?

Stir vigorously with the other liquids until fully dissolved. If your honey is very thick, you can warm it slightly or mix it with the citrus juice first before adding the whiskey.

Can I make this cocktail ahead of time?

You can pre-mix the whiskey, triple sec, yuzu juice, and honey a short time ahead and chill it, but rim the glass and add ice just before serving so the drink stays fresh.

What if I don't have a highball glass?

Any cocktail glass or rocks glass will work. The drink is flexible; just make sure the glass can hold ice and has room for the rim seasoning.

How spicy is the Shichimi Togarashi rim?

It adds a warm, savory heat rather than intense burn. If you prefer a milder drink, use a lighter coating or rim only half the glass.

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Spiced Sidecar Cocktail with Shichimi Togarashi

Name: Spiced Sidecar Cocktail with Shichimi Togarashi
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 oz Japanese whiskey; 3/4 oz triple sec; 1/2 oz yuzu juice; 1 teaspoon honey; The Spice House Shichimi Togarashi; yuzu peel

This Japanese-inspired cocktail is a tantalizing twist on the original sidecar recipe.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

Yield: 1 cocktail

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Japanese whiskey 2 oz
triple sec 3/4 oz
yuzu juice 1/2 oz
honey 1 teaspoon
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Preparation Instructions:

Combine the whiskey, triple sec, yuzu juice and honey into a cocktail beaker and stir vigorously until the honey is incorporated.

Rub the rim of a highball glass with some of the yuzu juice and coat the rim with the Shichimi togarashi spice powder.

Add ice cubes then strain the cocktail from the beaker into the glass. Garnish with a yuzu peel.

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Our Shichimi Togarashi adds a spicy, nutty, and citric flavor to any dish, and adds an extra element of flavor to drinks as well! This twist on a traditional sidecar drink recipe will leave you wanting more! Try some of our other well-seasoned cocktail recipes for more interesting twists on the classics.

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