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Mrs. Kato created the Chaniwa cocktail (Cha mean “tea” and niwa means “garden”) which combines vanilla ice cream, fresh banana slices and the light flavor of Zen Green Tea Liqueur, for a creamy alternative to tea time
Japanese Cocktails by Yuri Kato
June is National Iced Tea Month, so ditch the old iced tea recipes and opt for something a bit more savory. Yuri Kato, author of Japanese Cocktails, has created a recipe to salute the significance of tea time, but that adds a twist with summery ingredients!
The Chaniwa, is an area of the Japanese Zen garden that connects the outside to the tea room. In Honor of this sacred area, Mrs. Kato created the Chaniwa cocktail (Cha mean “tea” and niwa means “garden”) which combines vanilla ice cream, fresh banana slices and the light flavor of Zen Green Tea Liqueur, for a creamy alternative to tea time:
Chaniwa (p. 74)
1 part Zen Green Tea Liqueur
¼ parts Banana Liqueur
1 part Light Rum
2 Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream
2 Biscuits
Banana Slices for Garnish
Matcha Powder for Garnish
Mix green tea liqueur, banana liqueur, rum, and ice cream in a blender until smooth. Break biscuits into pieces, add, and stir. Pour into a chilled martini glass. Place a few banana slices on top and sprinkle with matcha powder. Serve with a spoon.
This is just one of the many drinks featured in Japanese Cocktails (Chronicle Books), a colorful and insightful book that explores Japan’s rich cocktail culture. Written by Yuri Kato and Suntory, Japanese Cocktails showcases Japan’s spirits’ history, traditions and tastes through an array of refreshing recipes, vibrant photography and alluring tales. Japanese Cocktails is currently available online and in book stores for $14.95.
