Ryukyu Ohcho Awamori Shochu
A true taste of Okinawa’s rich history, Ryukyu Ohcho Awamori is a traditional Awamori-style shochu made from Indica rice and aged for a smooth, deep flavor. Distilled in Okinawa, this Awamori offers a bold, aromatic, and slightly nutty character, setting it apart from mainland Japanese shochu.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Floral, toasted rice, with a hint of tropical fruit
Palate: Rich, smooth, slightly nutty with a mild sweetness
Finish: Long, warming, with umami depth
Best Ways to Enjoy & Pairing Suggestions
Straight or on the rocks – Enjoy its deep, rich flavors
With cold water (Mizu-wari 水割り) – Lightens the intensity while keeping its complexity
With hot water (Oyu-wari お湯割り) – Brings out nuttier, umami notes
Pairs well with: Okinawan cuisine, pork belly, grilled seafood, pickled vegetables
Technical Details
Type: Awamori Shochu (Distilled from Indica Rice)
Alcohol Content: ~25-30%
Aging: Aged in clay pots or stainless steel tanks
Best Served: Neat, on the rocks, or mixed with water
Cocktail Recipes
1️⃣ Awamori Highball (Awamori Soda) 🥂
A crisp and refreshing way to enjoy Awamori’s smooth flavors.
📌 Ingredients:
2 oz Ryukyu Ohcho Awamori
4-5 oz Soda water
Ice
Lime or Shikwasa (Okinawan citrus) wedge
📝 Instructions:
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Pour in Awamori, then top with soda water.
Stir gently and garnish with a lime or Shikwasa wedge.
✔️ Pairs well with: Grilled fish, sushi, tempura
2️⃣ Shikwasa Awamori Sour 🍋
A tangy, citrusy Okinawan-inspired sour!
📌 Ingredients:
2 oz Ryukyu Ohcho Awamori
1 oz Shikwasa juice (or fresh lime juice)
0.5 oz Simple syrup or honey
Ice
Shikwasa or lime slice for garnish
📝 Instructions:
Shake Awamori, Shikwasa juice, and simple syrup with ice.
Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with a Shikwasa or lime slice.
✔️ Pairs well with: Okinawan pork belly, izakaya dishes
3️⃣ Awamori Tonic 🍸
A light and herbal cocktail, perfect for summer!
📌 Ingredients:
2 oz Ryukyu Ohcho Awamori
4 oz Tonic water
Ice
Fresh mint leaves
📝 Instructions:
Fill a glass with ice and pour in Awamori.
Top with tonic water and stir gently.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
✔️ Pairs well with: Pickled vegetables, light seafood dishes
4️⃣ Okinawa Mule (Awamori Ginger Highball) 🍹
A tropical, spicy take on the classic Moscow Mule!
📌 Ingredients:
2 oz Ryukyu Ohcho Awamori
3 oz Ginger beer
0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
Ice
Lime wheel for garnish
📝 Instructions:
Fill a glass with ice and pour in Awamori.
Add lime juice and top with ginger beer.
Stir gently and garnish with a lime wheel.
✔️ Pairs well with: Spicy foods, grilled meats, Okinawan-style tacos
5️⃣ Awamori Coconut Breeze 🥥
A creamy, tropical escape that pairs Awamori with coconut and pineapple flavors.
📌 Ingredients:
2 oz Ryukyu Ohcho Awamori
2 oz Coconut water
1 oz Pineapple juice
Ice
Pineapple slice for garnish
📝 Instructions:
Shake Awamori, coconut water, and pineapple juice with ice.
Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with a pineapple slice.
✔️ Pairs well with: Grilled shrimp, tropical fruit salads