We went shopping at Mitsuwa Japanese Market today in Edgewater, NJ. The produce section is of interest, as they carry a good selection of uncommon fruits and vegetables. As always, I picked up some Shisho leaves. But also, a package of kumquats, which I have had many times before, but never purchased. They are delicious, and different than I remember from my childhood -- the weekly Thursday night chinese dinner.
To start, I made a Shiso Mojito. A no brainer.
2 oz Shochu (this one made from rice)
2 Sugar cubes, muddled
1 Shiso leaf, torn and muddled
Shaken.
Next up, a variation on a Whiskey Smash
2 oz Evan Williams bourbon
1 Sugar cube, muddled
1 Shiso leaf, muddled
2 Kumquats, muddled
Dry shake all ingredients. Pour into Old Fashioned glass over a large chunk of ice. Stir until cold.
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