Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Making your own syrups is a great way to add fresh, punchy flavors to your cocktails without having to do a lot of processing work ...

Most diners will be familiar with Japanese shiso (Perilla frutescens var. crispa), whether on sashimi platters, as tempura or tightly rolled in a pork belly skewer at a yakitori joint. However, it’s ...

A daiquiri endowed with citrussy lemongrass syrup and a welcome waft of herbal shiso A daiquiri is a cocktail that shows just how far you can get with only three ingredients: rum, sugar and lime. Our ...

This spicy Japanese take on the classic cocktail needs plenty of ice The classic Moscow mule gets a Japanese makeover with a fiery, spicy twist. Serves 1 For the shiso syrup (optional) 50g caster ...

Listed as Seedlip Smash on the Accomplice Bar menu this drink delivers a jolt of acidity and carbonation, and the Seedlip flavor (Seedlip is a non-alcoholic spirit made in the U.K.) mimics a tame gin.

Mojito may originate in Cuba but here’s an Asian-influenced take on the refreshing highball. This summery twist on the classic cocktail comes from Japanese restaurant Minami in Yaletown. “Instead of ...