Itameshi

Difford’s Guide

Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Ingredients:
1 23 oz Nonino Il Moscato Grappa Monovitigno
23 oz Akashi-Tai Ginjo Yuzushu
12 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
13 oz Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherries and mint sprigs.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  5. Garnish with skewered maraschino cherries and mint sprigs bouquet.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Review:

Fresh, zesty and citrusy with an almost creamy mouthfeel, this grappa-based cocktail embodies the Itameshi cuisine concept, which combines Italian and Japanese influences.

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History:

Created in 2025 by Joerg Meyer at his Le Lion bar in Hamburg, Germany, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of German magazine Feinschmecker. Joerg's original recipe calls for 50ml Nonino UE Malvasia and 20ml Kiyoko Yuzu Aperitif.

Nutrition:

One serving of Itameshi contains 108 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 17.41% alc./vol. (17.41° proof)
  • 16.5 grams of pure alcohol

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