Soju or Shochu? At this point its the same thing. Soju is traditionally from Korea, while Shochu is of Japan. This Kaikouzo Soju is actually Shochu marketed as soju. Usually they are all under 25% ABV and are distilled very much like a neutral grain spirit (potatoes used quite often), with the master distiller infusing flavor throughout the process or at the very end.

This drink plays close to a vodka martini, what with its crystal clear appearance and velvet flavors. The soju itself could potentially be used as a blanc vermouth of sorts, but there is definitely a broader flavor profile in it making you want to sip it slow to let those flavors do their work.

chilled slightly beforehand by stirring the lonely ice and straining out the water):

1 oz Kaikouzo Soju
3/4 oz Imperia vodka
1/2 oz Mette apricot Eau De Vie
1/2 oz Cointreau
2 dashes Dr. Adam Elmegiram's Teapot Bitters

Add all into a chilled mixing glass full of ice and stir.

Strain into a smaller martini glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

With every drink you make you'll start refining your stirring technique. When I started, I was a subtle as a blender on max. It was ugly.

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[ Enjoy ]