Mizuwari
Japanese whisky with cold still water, stirred 13 and a half times by tradition. A Japanese way to enjoy whisky with food.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 13% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Japanese whisky
- 90 ml Cold water
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 45 ml japanese whisky into the glass
- Pour 90 ml cold water into the glass
- Serve
Tip
Stir the whisky and ice first, then add the water and stir again.
About the Mizuwari
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Mizuwari FAQ
What's in a Mizuwari?
45 ml japanese whisky, 90 ml cold water.
How strong is a Mizuwari?
About 13% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Mizuwari?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Mizuwari in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
