Stirred

Mizuwari

Served in a tumbler · ~239 cal

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Mizuwari

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Japanese whisky e.g. Nikka, Suntory Toki
  • 90 ml Still water

Preparation

  1. Add whisky to a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Add water.
  3. Stir 13 times.
  4. Serve.

Origin Story

Mizuwari, a Japanese cocktail, is said to have originated in the 20th century as a way to enjoy whisky with water, enhancing its flavor while making it more approachable. This drink reflects the Japanese philosophy of balance and moderation.

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  • Lost in Translation 2003

    Bill Murray's Suntory whisky scenes in Tokyo popularized Japanese whisky drinking culture worldwide.