Craft gin is extremely popular worldwide and is currently attracting attention in Japan as well.
Each product is characterized by its unique manufacturing process and flavor, and what makes it appealing is that even products from the same brand can have completely different flavors.
This time, we will introduce you to some foods that go well with REVIVE from NINJA and REVIVE from BEER, craft gin from ethical spirits.
What is REVIVE from NINJA?
REVIVE from NINJA is a Japanese gin for adults that uses many carefully selected ingredients that bring out the flavor of Japan, such as aged tea, thin-fruited sudachi citrus, and myoga ginger stems.
The sudachi citrus fruit combines the green color of the sencha with the aroma of myoga, creating a flavor that is almost like eating a single Japanese meal , and you can enjoy the slightly sweet aroma of chamomile and aged tea.
Food that goes well with REVIVE from NINJA
The food that suits REVIVE from NINJA is Japanese food.
Gin and Japanese food? Do they really go well together? Won't the strong aroma of the gin overwhelm the Japanese food? Those who are familiar with gin may be wondering this.
However, because REVIVE from NINJA is a gin that brings out the best in Japanese ingredients , it goes perfectly with Japanese food!
Among Japanese cuisine, the combination of soba and somen noodles is unique.
The Japanese aroma of REVIVE from NINJA acts like a condiment, further enhancing the delicate flavors of the broth and noodles.
Furthermore, since it is made by distilling sake , it goes perfectly with soba noodles and soup stock.
If you drink REVIVE from NINJA with the flavor of the dashi still in your mouth, you can enjoy the perfect balance of the gin's alcohol and Japanese aroma .
We recommend mixing it with tea, on the rocks, or with soda to bring out the unique aroma of REVIVE from NINJA to the fullest.
Please try it with soba or somen noodles.
What is REVIVE from BEER?
Next up we'd like to introduce REVIVE from BEER!
REVIVE from BEER is made using surplus Budweiser bottles due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's a drink that looks and tastes nothing like gin .
It has a woody aroma reminiscent of whiskey and subtle botanical accents, giving it a unique yet addictive taste.
Foods that go well with REVIVE from BEER
The perfect match for REVIVE from BEER is strong -flavored foods !
Just as the slightly bitter taste of a highball goes well with fried chicken, the oily, punchy taste of REVIVE from BEER, with its astringency derived from the beer, is an excellent match.
The fried chicken is especially recommended. The oil from the fried chicken is washed away with a refreshing cocktail made with REVIVE from BEER.
The woody aroma of REVIVE from BEER goes perfectly with the juicy fried chicken. To cut down on the oiliness, we recommend mixing it with soda to add some soda!
We also recommend pairing it with strong-flavored meat dishes , such as BBQ or grilled meat with sauce.
Be sure to try it with your favorite meat dish!
summary
Which would you prefer : the Japanese-flavored REVIVE from NINJA or the punchy REVIVE from BEER ?
Please give these drinking methods and food pairings introduced here a try!