Oyuwari
Japanese whisky with hot water. A gentle winter drink in Japan.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · about 14% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Japanese whisky
- 90 ml Hot water
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 45 ml japanese whisky into the glass
- Pour 90 ml hot water into the glass
- Serve
Tip
Pour the hot water first, then the whisky, so the aroma opens up.
About the Oyuwari
The hot drink family. Hot drinks of spirit, sugar, spice and hot water were common in Britain and America by the 1700s, as a remedy against cold and illness. The toddy took its name from a palm-sap drink in India. Mulled wine, hot buttered rum and the Tom and Jerry carried the tradition into Victorian times.
Oyuwari FAQ
What's in an Oyuwari?
45 ml japanese whisky, 90 ml hot water.
How strong is an Oyuwari?
About 14% 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 an Oyuwari?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve an Oyuwari in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
