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Roku Sakura Gin & Soda
A delicate and fresh floral cocktail, this Roku Gin and soda recipe is floral-forward as it highlights Japanese cherry blossoms. The botanical blend of Suntory Roku Gin combines with Sakura to produce a bright gin and cherry cocktail with soda that’s both soft and uplifting. Enjoy it any time to evoke the fresh feeling of Spring.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Fruity
ingredients and how to craft
What you need
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1
Roku Gin Sakura Bloom Edition
- 3 Soda water
- Cherry muddled
- Pinch of salt
- Cherry garnish
Step-by-step
This gin and soda cocktail celebrates the Japanese art of simplicity and balance. Preparing it is more than combining ingredients—it's an invitation to slow down, engage the senses, and honor the botanicals of Roku Gin. From the clarity of the ice to the quiet fizz of soda water, every element is chosen to highlight the harmony between gin and cherry.
Step 1
Build over ice
Step 2
Garnish with cherry
Complete your cocktail with
A Spring Ritual of Balance with a Touch of Cherry
Graceful and understated, this cherry-inspired gin cocktail captures the quiet beauty of spring in Japan. Crafted with Roku Gin Sakura Bloom Edition, it reveals bright and inviting aromas that evoke early spring, with gentle floral notes of cherry blossom on the nose. On the palate, the gin’s soft, smooth top notes and nostalgic hint of sakura-mochi are complemented by muddled cherry, which deepens the fruity sweetness and ties the serve to the season’s signature flavor. A pinch of salt subtly echoes the traditional salinity of the mochi leaf, while soda water brings clarity and effervescence that lift the botanicals with elegance. Finished with a cherry garnish, the experience lingers like a falling blossom—light, seasonal, and beautifully balanced.
As petals fall and the season awakens, this cocktail invites quiet reflection and sensory appreciation. For more expressions of springtime vitality, explore the Roku Momiji Fizz—a citrus-forward tribute to Japanese maple—or the Roku Negroni, where Roku’s balance meets classic depth. And for an extended floral journey, the Roku Hanami Fizz Long offers another window into seasonal harmony.
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Roku Sakura Aperitif
A floral take on a classic gin spritz, our Roku Sakura Gin Aperitif recipe features the delicate aroma of Japanese cherry blossom. This Roku gin recipe combines to make a softly bittersweet and floral-forward aperitif cocktail. It’s the ideal start to a meal or a fresh gin drink to enjoy any time the sun is shining!
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Fruity
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Roku Hanami Fizz
A twist on a classic gin and fizz cocktail recipe, Roku Hanami Fizz puts the complex beauty of Japan on full display. This sparkling cocktail combines Roku Gin and the Japanese idea of Hanami, which is the practice of observing and appreciating the lifespan of flowers. Enjoy this floral-forward and refreshing drink in an outdoor setting as you take in the cycles of nature.
- Intermediate
- 3-5 minutes
- Citrus
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Roku Sakura Gin & Tonic
Prepared with Roku Gin Sakura Bloom Edition, a fresh and floral gin with hints of cherry blossom and umami, a simple gin and tonic transforms into an unforgettable experience.
Try this gin cocktail to indulge in an explosion of fresh, invigorating flavors. Savor that subtle touch of nostalgia reminiscent of Sakura mochi, and, above all, immerse yourself in the spirit of Hanami, one of Japan’s most beautiful and cherished traditions.
- Easy
- 1-3 minutes
- Fresh
Serving up Japanese hospitality
In Japan, omotenashi is more than service—it is the quiet art of anticipating needs before they are spoken. The Roku Sakura Soda reflects this spirit in every detail: from the gentle floral aroma that welcomes like spring air in a garden, to the harmony of cherry, salt, and soda that refreshes with intention. Crafted with care and served with grace, this simple cherry gin cocktail is an invitation to pause, reflect, and feel looked after—just as one would be in a seasonally prepared Japanese home.
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