Mizuwari

Glassware:

Serve in a Collins glass

Prepare:

1. Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and mint sprigs.

Method:

1. Fill glass with ice and STIR until water forms in base of glass.
2. Add more ice and continue stirring to cool glass.
3. STRAIN water from glass.
4. POUR whisky into ice-filled glass and top with more ice to brim of glass.
5. STIR whisky and ice, adding more ice to keep ice level with brim.
6. Lastly, add chilled water and briefly stir some more.

Garnish:

1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
2. Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.

Nutrition:

One serving of Mizuwari contains 133 calories

History:

Pronounced "Miz-Zoo-Wah-ri", which translates as "mizu" = water and "wari" = divide, thus the whisky is simply cut with water and served over ice. The ratio is personal to both the drinker and bartender and varies between 1:2.5 and 1:4 whisky to water. It is common in Japan for diners to drink Mizuwari in place of wine with their meals and the light whisky flavours combine excellently with Japanese food. Extremely thin, delicate glasses are used and the thickness and quality of glass are considered key to Mizuwari in Japan.

Review:

This is simply whisky and water, but as with the Japanese tea ceremony, observing the time and care taken over it making and the prolonged anticipation contributes greatly to the finished drink. And you thought an Old Fashioned took a long time.