Maia From Martiny’s

Name: Maia From Martiny’s
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

Recipe: New York City , Martiny's , New York City

Photo: Alex Staniloff

May 08, 2024

Created by Takuma Watanabe, owner of Martiny’s in New York City, this cocktail showcases the floral, citrusy character of iichiko Saiten, a barley-based Japanese shochu.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. iichiko Saiten shochu
2 oz. pineapple juice
1/2 oz. yuzu juice
1/2 oz. basil syrup

Tools:shaker, strainer
Glass:coupe
Garnish:basil leaf

Preparation

Add all of the ingredients to a shaker with ice, then shake to chill. Strain into a chilled coupe, then add the garnish.

Basil SyrupBlend 2 cups of a simple syrup (1:1) with 1 bunch of fresh basil until the basil is fully incorporated. Note: A strong blender like a Vitamix or Blendtec works best.