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Over a dozen of the best cocktail bars in Los Angeles, including Death & Co, Gold Line, Thunderbolt and Steep LA, will offer Angelenos a way to "Spark Your Senses," the theme of the fourth annual Japanese Shochu Month from January 15 - February 14.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Over a dozen of the best cocktail bars in Los Angeles, including Death & Co, Gold Line, Thunderbolt and Steep LA, will offer Angelenos a way to "Spark Your Senses," the theme of the fourth annual Japanese Shochu Month from January 15 - February 14. This month-long celebration will feature creative takes on the classic Shochu Highball, original Shochu cocktails by some of the city's best bartenders and a pop-up series - dubbed Japanese Shochu Guest Shift - in which one top bar hosts the team of another drinking establishment for a night of dynamic Shochu collaboration.

On January 29th, The Semi Tropic will welcome Julia Momosé - award-winning bartender and proprietor of one of the World's 50 Best Bars, Kumiko in Chicago - for Japanese Shochu Night, anchoring a dynamic four weeks of activations presented by The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO) meant to showcase the beauty and potential of Shochu.

Bars serving craft Shochu cocktails and Shochu Highballs during Japanese Shochu Month (January 15 - February 14):

Bars participating in the Japanese Shochu Guest Shift pop-up series:

'Japanese Shochu Guest Shift' schedule

• January 17th, Fri guest shift at
• January 21st, Tue guest shift at
• January 23rd, Thu guest shift at
• January 30th, Thu guest shift at
• February 2nd, Sun guest shift at
• February 5th, Wed guest shift at
• February 9th, Sun guest shift at

Please check the official Instagram () or for guest shifts' detailed schedule.

Japanese Shochu Night at The Semi-Tropic - January 29

• Location: The Semi-Tropic, 1412 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
• Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• About: Award-winning bartender, proprietor and creative force behind World's 50 Best Bars Kumiko in Chicago, Julia Momosé, will be sharing her Shochu expertise through expertly crafted Shochu cocktails. Japanese izakaya-style fare will be available.
• Tickets available for purchase on or at the door
• Reservations:
• Instagram:

About Shochu

Shochu is a pure, clean, and expressive spirit that makes use of a variety of traditional ingredients from Japan's long history to create an appealing range of aromas and tastes. Shochu is typically made from sweet potatoes, barley, rice, or black sugar, and though each type of Shochu has a distinct flavor depending on its base ingredient, the general taste is often described as nutty or earthy, with an ABV of around 25%. Shochu can be difficult to categorize compared to other spirits due to the wide range between all the different varieties, but the more understanding about the properties of each base ingredient, the greater the potential for enjoyment. Additional details can be found .

Signature Cocktail: Shochu Highball

The Shochu Highball is one of the best ways to savor the rich aroma and flavor of Shochu. It can be made with very simple ingredients: Shochu, sparkling water, ice, and fresh fruits, such as citrus. The many varieties of Shochu itself, each with a different flavor, make it so that a simple cocktail is ideal for fully appreciating the variations between them. The Shochu Highball is refreshing, with a clear aftertaste that retains the full flavor of the base spirit, and goes well with many different fruits and other ingredients. Shochu Highballs are perfect for Shochu beginners, and since they're made with sparkling water, they can be enjoyed casually, for instance on weeknights when a lighter drink is preferred.

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