Ingredients
- 30ml Toki whiskey
- 10ml elderflower cordial
- 5ml Midori
- Top charcoal filtered soda
- 3 dash cucumber bitters
- Sliced cucumber
- Origami crane
About
Ikigai, a small but mighty bar in Birmingham, shares their extra special recipe for Birmingham Cocktail Weekend 2021.
Inspired by Izakaya culture (post-work informal drinks with snacks), Ikigai at 1000 Trades brings a niche experience to the Birmingham Independent bar scene, with an array of Japanese spirits, flavourful cocktails and speciality sake.
This drink is based on origami, a Japanese pastime involving laid back, relaxing but also meticulous folds in order to create the finished piece. The drink itself is a traditional Japanese highball which we believe is the best way to enjoy whisky, in this case, Toki. We have of course given it the Ikigai spin, pairing it with other relaxing flavours such as cucumber and elderflower.
Method
Combine 30ml Toki whiskey, 10ml elderflower cordial, 5ml Midori and stir
Top charcoal filtered soda
Add 3 dashes of cucumber bitters
Serve over cubed ice in a Collins glass
Garnish with a slice of cucumber and serve with an origami crane and enjoy!
