Best Cocktails to Make with Suntory Roku Gin

Suntory Roku Gin is a premium Japanese craft gin infused with six unique botanicals, creating a delicate yet complex flavor profile. Whether you enjoy refreshing highballs or sophisticated martinis, Roku Gin’s balance of floral, citrus, and spice makes it a fantastic base for cocktails. In this guide, we’ll share the best cocktails you can make with Suntory Roku Gin.

1. Roku Gin & Tonic

A classic gin & tonic with a Japanese twist.

Ingredients:

• 50ml Suntory Roku Gin
• 150ml premium tonic water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh ginger slice (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour Suntory Roku Gin over the ice.
3. Top up with tonic water.
4. Gently stir and add a fresh ginger slice as a garnish.

2. Yuzu Gin Fizz

A citrusy, refreshing cocktail perfect for warm days.

Ingredients:

• 50ml Suntory Roku Gin
• 20ml yuzu juice
• 15ml simple syrup
• 100ml soda water
• Ice cubes
• Lemon zest (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine gin, yuzu juice, and simple syrup with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass with fresh ice.
3. Top with soda water and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a twist of lemon zest.

3. Roku Negroni

A Japanese spin on the timeless Negroni.

Ingredients:

• 30ml Suntory Roku Gin
• 30ml Campari
• 30ml sweet vermouth
• Ice cubes
• Orange peel (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Pour the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth into a mixing glass filled with ice.
2. Stir well until chilled.
3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
4. Add an orange peel twist as a garnish.

4. Sakura Martini

A floral and refined cocktail celebrating Japan’s signature cherry blossom.

Ingredients:

• 50ml Suntory Roku Gin
• 15ml dry vermouth
• 5ml cherry blossom liqueur
• Ice cubes
• Edible cherry blossom (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Add gin, dry vermouth, and cherry blossom liqueur into a mixing glass with ice.
2. After giving it a good stir, pour it into a cold martini glass.
3. Garnish with an edible cherry blossom.

5. Japanese 75

A bubbly, elegant cocktail with a touch of Japanese citrus.

Ingredients:

• 40ml Suntory Roku Gin
• 15ml lemon juice
• 10ml simple syrup
• 60ml champagne or sparkling wine
• Ice cubes
• Lemon twist (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, mix gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice.
2. Strain into a champagne flute after giving it a good shake.
3. Top with champagne or sparkling wine.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Conclusion

Suntory Roku Gin is incredibly versatile, making it perfect for a wide variety of cocktails. Whether you prefer something light and refreshing or bold and sophisticated, these recipes showcase the unique botanicals that make Roku Gin stand out.

➡ Looking for more inspiration? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Japanese Gin for more insights into Japanese craft spirits.

Ready to make these cocktails? Get your bottle of Suntory Roku Gin today!