Elemental Cocktails

Bar Yamazaki is a classic Japanese bar in the Susukino district of Sapporo. Yamazaki-san was believed to be Japan’s oldest bartender before his death in 2016 at the age of 96. . Although Yamazaki-san is no longer around, it’s definitely worth stopping in… ift.tt/2Zo2sI8

If you ask for a cocktail recommendation at craft gin bar Kinoole in Sapporo, Japan you’re likely to get a crisp, dry gimlet. Owner Satoshi-san describes this cocktail as as “pure” and his variation is crisp, dry, and intended to let the gin – like this … ift.tt/31HJkle

Oh how we love gin, and it’s always fun to visit a bar that focuses on a spirit like the excellent Kinoole gin bar in Sapporo, Japan. This tiny bar has over 120 bottles to choose from, and owner Satoshi-san is more than happy to make a recommendation, li… ift.tt/2Kz4Enm

Follow our founder and Tokyo correspondent @3030vision and his weekly popup bar in Shinjuku Golden Gai at @goldengaipopup. Greg is currently touring Hokkaido (the northern island of Japan) so stay tuned for updates! #travel #bars #foodanddrink

Oh how we’ve learned to love a good highball! Delicious and refreshing, especially with a nice whisk(e)y. Why aren’t we drinking more of these, especially in the summer months? Bar Hasegawa near Nezu Shrine in Tokyo specializes in an ice-free highball w… bit.ly/2PEy8kw

We really enjoy visiting bars that are doing something a little different, and @tokyococktail7days is helping us discover new spots in the city. We love savory and umami, so we had to try the Fermentation Fizz at @parkhoteltokyo’s Bar The Society: Tumug… bit.ly/2UTNCab

Dehydrated fruit just may be our new favorite garnish. Keeps well ✅ provides a slight essence ✅ looks beautiful ✅ Featuring the Martinez: a boozy, complex, rich gin #cocktail. Get the full recipe of this classic drink on the free #ElementalCocktail … bit.ly/2FQHdEU

“First-aid Fizz” – A refreshing combination of absinthe, Cynar, yuzu (Japanese citrus), soda, tonic, and bitters. Bar Tram describes it as the “Best first cure for a hard day” and we have to agree. Kanpai! bit.ly/2HkReLP

Mezcal milk punch 🥛 Clarified milk punch was invented back in the 1700 as a method of clarifying and preserving drinks and is actually more a technique than a particular recipe. You make a punch including citrus juice or another acidic ingredient a… bit.ly/2QUgZai

#Latergram of the best egg nog we’ve ever had... navy rum, pineapple rum, coconut, maple, nutmeg 😋 creamy but not heavy, slightly sweet and incredibly smooth... hope all your holidays were just as satisfying! 🍁🍍🥃 . . . #eggnog #rum #navyrum #pineappl… bit.ly/2Rhlif9