Located in Tokyo's Kagurazaka district, MIZUNARA: In Tokyo, a bar that cherishes Japanese aesthetics, is collaborating with Wakashio Shuzo, a shochu brewery from Shibushi City in Kagoshima Prefecture, to host a limited-time shochu cocktail event for adults from February 2 (Mon) to February 28 (Sat), 2026.
Kagurazaka features cobblestone alleys lined with black-walled fences and traditional houses. At the end of these charming lanes lies MIZUNARA: In Tokyo, a hideaway-like space.
This event showcases three innovative spirits as bases: the attention-grabbing shochu GLOW EP05, designed with the concept of "bringing playfulness to the table," which appeals to first-time shochu drinkers, women, and younger generations; the shochu-based spirit f spirits Cucumber & Lavender, offering a new sensory fragrance experience; and 424GIN -juniper berry only-, the world's only craft gin distilled using a wooden barrel still. From these, MIZUNARA: In Tokyo's bartenders have created three special original cocktails exclusively for this collaboration.
Fitting for the Valentine's season, these cocktails feature gentle, elegant aromas and deep, layered flavors. Through the expression of cocktails, guests can rediscover the new appeal of shochu, while enjoying drinks that complement special moments with loved ones and friends, or quiet evenings spent caring for oneself.
Experience this special collaboration where tradition meets innovation, Kagoshima meets Tokyo, and the spirit of wa (Japanese harmony) comes together at MIZUNARA: In Tokyo, nestled in the atmospheric corner of Kagurazaka.
Limited-Time Original Cocktails (3 Types)
GLOW EP05-Based Cocktail
A cocktail based on GLOW EP05, the signature work of the GLOW series, which won the Grand Prize in the Imo Shochu category at the Liquor Store-Selected Shochu Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Built in a gin and tonic style, it combines Campari and grapefruit juice to create a refreshing, easy-to-drink cocktail with a well-balanced bitterness, sweetness, and acidity.
f spirits Cucumber & Lavender-Based Cocktail
This cocktail uses an elegant spirit made by infusing Wakashio Shuzo's imo shochu with substandard cucumbers from the Osumi Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture and floral lavender. Employing a mixology technique, the cocktail vacuum-packs shochu, plum wine, coconut water, and fresh strawberries, then extracts them at low temperature (50°C for 3 hours). Finished with basil, it creates depth in the aroma.
424 GIN – juniper berry only – Based Cocktail
A cocktail based on the world's only craft gin, created by blending several types of imo shochu and finishing with a wooden barrel still, featuring a rich juniper berry aroma. Layering the juniper berry aroma with the refreshing acidity and fruitiness of dekopon (Japanese citrus), and finishing with lime, this cocktail brings out a bright, refined balance of acidity and aroma.
Wakashio Shuzo × MIZUNARA: In Tokyo Event Details
Venue: MIZUNARA: In Tokyo
Address: 103 Kakurenbo Yokocho Kaikan, 3-1-11 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access: 3-minute walk from Iidabashi Station (JR East, Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway)
Period: February 2 (Mon) to February 28 (Sat), 2026
Price: ¥2,200 (tax included) per original cocktail
Hours: Monday to Saturday 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Closed: Sundays and holidays (irregular closures may occur; please check SNS for details)
Reservations & Inquiries: 03-6265-0064
About Wakashio Shuzo
Wakashio Shuzo is a shochu manufacturer based in Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture. While preserving traditional production methods, the brewery continues to create sake that aligns with the times, delivering diverse shochu, including imo shochu, both domestically and internationally.
The flavors born from careful attention to ingredients and water, and meticulous preparation, express the original appeal of shochu through a contemporary sensibility. In recent years, the brewery has received recognition at domestic and international competitions while actively pursuing initiatives to expand the new possibilities of shochu culture.
About MIZUNARA: In Tokyo
Established in Tokyo's Kagurazaka as the Japanese base of the MIZUNARA brand, which has introduced Japan's outstanding hospitality and distilled spirits culture to the world. This hideaway-like bar stands in Kagurazaka, where cobblestone alleys and Japanese-Western architectural charm remain, and where the history of a former geisha district coexists with modern sophistication.
The brand name derives from the rare Mizunara oak barrels that bring unique flavors to Japanese whisky. Carrying the global expertise cultivated through expansions in Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore, the bar offers an experience rooted in deep respect for Japanese culture and the spirit of ichigo ichie (once in a lifetime).
The Hong Kong flagship store, Mizunara: The Library, has received high acclaim, ranking 66th in Asia's 50 Best Bars in 2024.
Guests can enjoy carefully selected sake and cocktails in the serene, Japanese-inspired interior and courtyard, spending peaceful and luxurious moments.
Official website: https://www.mizunaraintokyo.com
Instagram: @mizunaraintokyo
