Chu-Hi
Japan's ubiquitous convenience store cocktail, a refreshing shochu and soda highball available in dozens of fruit flavors from every konbini.
- 2 ozshochu(barley or sweet potato, or substitute vodka)
- 4 ozclub soda
- ½ ozfresh lemon juice
- ½ ozsimple syrup
- Lemon slicegarnish
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
- 2Add shochu (or substitute vodka if unavailable).
- 3Add fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.
- 4Top with cold soda water.
- 5Stir gently to combine.
- 6Garnish with a lemon slice.
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Chu-Hi, short for "shōchū highball," emerged in post-war Tokyo as an affordable, refreshing drink. Originally made with shōchū and soda, fruit-flavored versions exploded in popularity. Today, canned chu-hi in flavors like lemon, grapefruit, and grape dominate Japanese convenience stores and vending machines. The drink represents Japan's genius for creating delightful, accessible beverages.
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