Nature seduces in soft pink...

In Japan, this is the time for hanami, the time of the flower show, when hundreds of Japanese meet under the blossoming cherry trees and celebrate the moment of transience.
As in our country, the beauty of the cherry blossom season in the island state is celebrated this year with a respectful distance...

Kanpai at the in-house 'Sake Hanami Bar'

It is a pleasure for us to recommend to you at hanami time sweetly refreshing, lively intensive or wonderfully flowery sake...

... like the fresh, fruity and extremely lively Junmai Ginjo Dewasansan. Flowery in the nose and complex on the palate.

... the full-bodied, velvety and mild Junmai Daiginjo Kozaemon Akaiwa Omachi. With a fresh and balanced acidity and a seductive bouquet.

... the elegant and fruity sweet Junmai Ginjo Karaku Amakuchi. With notes of lychee and strawberries, combined with a balanced acidity and a long finish.

... the strong and complex Gekkeikan Daiginjo. Flowery in the nose, it surprises with a fresh taste explosion on the palate. Also available as mini.

... or our small Cup-Sake Yuki Otoko. A round, powdery and fresh Junmai. Sweet and spicy-bitter at the same time, with a long finish.

Arigato to our connoisseur Flurin for this stunning photo!
Enjoy browsing through our online shop and discover your new favourite drop for your hanami moment at home.

April 5, 2020

Asparagus, tuna, sake - the spring-like, lively lightness on the plate and in the glass...

Meikels kitchen by shizuku - Asparagus feat. Tuna!

He loves food, he loves cooking and he enjoys sake.
Meikel - Graphic Designer, DJ and Sake Addict - tries, combines and discovers.

This time: A short fried tuna on a green, hearty asparagus salad, combined with blueberries, cherry tomatoes, radishes and rocket on a sweetish-sourish dressing with honey - that's it.
Aside: The fresh, fruity and extremely lively Junmai Ginjo Dewasansan. Flowery in the nose, this sake reminds of poached peach, apricot, compote and some mint and convinces with its complexity with soft, nutty aromas of almond milk on the palate, a present acidity and a very long, slightly spicy finish.

Culinary conclusion: 'A lively game of acidity and sweetness, supported by the tangy note of this really exciting sake. A light spring dish, with Japanese pepp - I like', says Meikel.

As simple. As good. Meikels kitchen by shizuku.
Please discover more culinary recommendations on Instagram with #shizuku_ch and #meikelskitchen or in our section 'recipes'.

March 30, 2020

The Swiss barbecue season is open...

Once the grill is cleaned, it is allowed to sizzle, fizzle and smoke again. Cervelat, bratwurst, a hearty steak or a well-seasoned little fish - this barbecue spring sake also belongs in the glass!

shizuku is happy to recommend the perfect companion for all barbecue masters.

The Umami Force
If the menu is tasty, this is your drop. Kozaemon Kimoto Junmai is simply a force in taste. Brewed according to the traditional kimoto method, this balanced sake convinces with its fresh and at the same time intense, sweet and spicy roast aromas and its very pleasant acidity - ideal with grilled meat and sausages.

The BBQ Junmai
Inatahime Ryokan surprises with a salty and leathery nose. Aromas of lime blossom and soja mixed with notes of dark chocolate, coffee, tobacco and nutmeg. A very round and intense Junmai, delightful for your barbecue.

The Tangy
Paprika, nutmeg, pine needles, olive tapenade as well as smoked ham and meat pastry in the nose and oily, resinous, smokey and spicy-fleshy in the palate. Goriki Junmai is an aromatic and powerful sake with lots of umami and the perfect match to a barbecue party.

The Adventure
Kozaemon Yamahai Junmai is a veritable taste expedition! With its intense and earthy flavours and also a lot of umami a sensational sake to hearty dishes. If it is a 'Bündner Gerstensuppe' with bacon in winter, it has to be a T-Bone steak or a juicy sausage now.

Heat up properly and treat yourself to this culinary delight.

We are also happy to recommend our sake food blog Meikel's kitchen and make you thirsty with further ideas and suggestions. Kanpai!

March 20, 2020

Crazy and elegant at the same time...

de Ai, the Sparkling Sake with hops!

It is the combination of hops and rice that makes this innovation in taste a unique treat for beer and sake fans.

de Ai is a Sparkling Sake with hops. Rose blossom, hay and fruity sweet notes of pear, lychee and cherry on the nose, as well as slightly tart, fresh aromas of grapefruit, lemon balm, elderberry and pink pepper on the palate. A very light, refreshing and carbonated aperitif with a subtle head and inviting rosé colour.

Enjoy a sparkling aperitif with de Ai - until the end of March with a price reduction.

March 13, 2020

Dear connoisseur

Up for something different?
shizuku is looking forward to inspire you and pour you wonderfully refreshing, excitingly intense and at the same time light drinks!

Kanpai - Masterly 'Japanese Style'

How about, for example...
... a sparkling Umeshu Prosecco or a chilled Umeshu on the rocks?
... a fruity, minty-fresh Aka Shiso Spritz?
... an exclusively mixed cocktail by the Bar am Wasser-team?
... or new creations with our Sake Flavoured Vodka Mame San?

Or enjoy pure...
... with a lovely and pure natural Yatsushika Sparkling Niji?
... with a light, slightly bitter and hoppy sparkling sake like de Ai?
... or with a light but taste-intensive Kabosu no Susume with a citrus fruit taste?

With our suggestions we would like to give you new, refreshing and exciting ideas for your perfect drink 'Japanese Style'.
Kanpai!

March 13, 2020

Sip it classy - The 'Bar am Wasser' Cocktail Menu for shizuku

Taste explosions that surprise. Bartenders who conjure...
For shizuku, the Bar am Wasser-team mixes an exclusive cocktail menu - with a drop of Japan.

Sip six: 'OLD FASHIONED'
1cl honey sirup, 3 drops soy sauce, 2cl Yamazaki 12yo, 4cl sake, lemon zest.

Drop of Japan: Shirayuki Edo Genroku, the strong, multi-layered Junmai Genshu - fermented in wooden barrels.

Signature by Dirk Hany.
'An old fashioned, slightly different. Lighter, umami heavy, easy to drink.'

Sip it classy - with shizuku at Bar am Wasser.
Discover more culinary suggestions on Instagram under #shizuku_ch and #baramwasser or in our section 'recipes'.

March 2, 2020

JAPAN MATSURI 2020 is postponed.
As a consequence of the Federal Council's emergency ordinance due to the corona virus (Covid-19), the ninth edition of Japan Matsuri is postponed to 2021. Information about the postponement date will be provided in due course.

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The sake spring soon blooms again in sunny Ticino

Already for the fifth time shizuku is attracted to Bellinzona for this happy Japan festival and this with great anticipation! Because the Japan Matsuri is the Japanese festival of Italian Switzerland.

Besides numerous concerts and live shows, a colourful programme with exhibitions, workshops and various delicacies of Japanese cuisine awaits you. From sushi and sashimi, Takoyaki and Nikuman to a large selection of drinks and Japanese desserts, there is everything to feast on.

Dolce Vita merges with Japanese perfection

shizuku is looking forward to invite you again this year to the sunny Ticino and to welcome and pour you at our own stand.
Taste sake and umeshu of the highest quality, try our excellent Mame San pure or as a fresh cocktail and discover the exciting variety that Japan's drops have to offer (including direct sales).

More information about this festival can be found here.

February 28, 2020

The gustatory trip is served. Please be seated and travel with us...

KIN invites you. And connoisseurs don't need to be told twice. Because since the two siblings Nina and Rico Jauch opened their doors a good two years ago, things have been running well.
The personal, modern Zurich restaurant is charming and spoils its guests with small dishes inspired by Asian cuisine, made from local and seasonal ingredients. At KIN you share, enjoy together and dream culinary dreams...

Asian infused wonders at KIN - dropped by Japan

KIN changes its appealing menu, which in fact always reminds one of an enjoyable trip to Asia, on a weekly basis. For a special evening, the food artists really come into their own and you can enjoy.

Let the creative minds of the KIN kitchen take you away on a culinary short trip in 6 courses, accompanied by exquisite premium sake from Japan. Marc Nydegger is looking forward to accompany and surprise you during this trip, course by course, with different Nihonshu.

February 14, 2020

Herr Bohne - boundlessly good!

Mame San (in German: Herr Bohne) is a sake flavoured vodka that combines the fruits of Tottori with the national drink of Japan - the Inatahime Ryokan (Junmai) of the Inata Honten brewery in Yonago, also Tottori - and the water of Zürichsee.
Three kinds of distilled beans and the addition of sake give this drop natural aromas and lots of umami.

Mame San – The Sake Flavoured Vodka

The characteristic clay bottle reveals the handwriting. Together with Turicum shizuku has worked out a lot. The result is a new spirit that convinces enthusiasts as well as curious people.

'Mame San is a completely new drink, with a taste that you don't know yet, but which still comes across as familiar. Every single bean delivers an unmistakable aroma for a perfect harmony, the outstanding Zürichsee water together with the Junmai at the end the perfect crowning glory of the product!', enthuses Oliver Honegger, technical manager and responsible for recipe development and production at Turicum Distillery GmbH.

Tasty, sweet, earthy and fresh.
Whether pure, on the rocks, mixed with soda water, tonic or ginger brew. Mame San!
Kanpai with our taste-intensive innovation!
Mame San - available online and at shizuku Store.

January 1, 2020

Sip it classy - The 'Bar am Wasser' Cocktail Menu for shizuku

Taste explosions that surprise. Bartenders who conjure...
For shizuku, the Bar am Wasser-team mixes an exclusive cocktail menu - with a drop of Japan.

Sip five: 'TAKESHI'S CASTLE'
3cl sake, 2cl Plymouth Navy Strenghth Gin, 2cl Tawny Port, 1cl Dry Curacao, 0.5cl Rose's Lime.

Drop of Japan: Shirayuki Akafuji, the all-rounder with citrus freshness.

Signature by Dirk Hany.
'Who says that an Old Fashioned can only be made with 'brown' spirits? The TAKESHI'S CASTLE is a great combination of sake, gin and port. The refreshing cucumber provides for further desire... A cocktail that will warm your heart even during the cold season.'

Sip it classy - with shizuku at Bar am Wasser.
Discover more culinary suggestions on Instagram under #shizuku_ch and #baramwasser or in our section 'recipes'.

January 1, 2020

The round birthday, the party among friends or the 'thank you' to your team...

Spoil your friends, partners, customers or employees with special attention and give them a private, culinary experience that will be positively remembered!

Your private event at shizuku Store

A nice glass of Japanese sake in your hand, the perfect company together and to your surprise, a Swiss 'Handörgeli' suddenly plays 'Happy Birthday'! Yes, at shizuku store we celebrate the festivities according to the taste of our guests and now it's your turn...

From a small, but fine aperitif, a private, exciting sake lecture with tasting to a cosy sake-cheese-pairing, an aperitif-riche with individually composed sake-flight to a special give-away... With us everything is possible.

Would you like to hold your private event at shizuku Store? Great! Please contact us with your wishes, questions and ideas by e-mail to event@shizuku.ch.

shizuku is looking forward to create an unforgettable evening with you.

January 1, 2020

When it gets cold and dark outside, it can 'smell' inside... Of course also at cheese lover Meikel's and of course with skillful finesse - but: Swiss style!

Meikels kitchen by shizuku - Swiss raclette with sake!

He loves food, he loves cooking and he enjoys sake.
Meikel - Graphic Designer, DJ and Sake Addict - tries, combines and discovers.

This time: A hearty, cozy raclette with dear friends. In addition to various Swiss cheeses and swell potatoes, there's real Bündnerfleisch, fresh pear pieces, cranberries and the matching favourite spices - that's it.
Aside: The strong and intense Miyabi. Earthy, dry and pleasantly sweet on the palate, this sake convinces with notes of hazelnut, liquorice, plums, coriander and nutmeg. The Miyabi is reminiscent of a stone fruit brandy and ideal with raclette - just as hearty, just as tasty.

Culinary conclusion: 'Raclette is also available in my 'kitchen' at this time of year! Sake and cheese are beautiful lovers, that's no secret anymore. Umami is providing the harmony. But it's the combination that counts: The different types of cheese, the recent in exchange with the creamy, simply great!', so Meikel.

As simple. As good. Meikels kitchen by shizuku.
Please discover more culinary recommendations on Instagram with #shizuku_ch and #meikelskitchen or in our section 'recipes'.

January 1, 2020