Yukata Watermelon
November 10, 2008
The Place: Roka Akor, 7299 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-306-8800, rokaakor.com
Roka Akor is the best place in the Valley to sample shochu, a distilled Japanese spirit that's stronger than sake. Roka Akor uses fresh herbs and fruits to make its delicious shochu infusions, all directed by shochu expert and Bar Chef Carson Quinn. Quinn's Yukata Watermelon creation is among the most popular shochu cocktails. It's made from freshly scooped watermelon, shochu, lemon and gomme. (Gomme is a sweetener made with sugar, water and gum arabic added as an emulsifier. It lends a kind of luxurious texture to a cocktail, as well as sweetness.) The fancy-pants presentation will win you over before the drink is even poured. Miniature icebergs are carved from a large, purified ice block that sits on the bar. The mini iceberg is used as a battering ram to macerate the watermelon. The mixture is delicately poured in a martini glass, no garnish needed. The intensely fresh and earthy flavors are treats for the taste buds.
The Price: $12
The Magic: Shochu, macerated watermelon, lemon and gomme, on the rock - just one, big rock.
What other people are saying...
Hootinis from Glendale - November 10, 2008 at 6:06 PM
For the best low cost martini on the west side, stop in at The Hoot Owl, South West corner of 43rd Ave and Bell Rd on a Thursday between 3-7. The o...
Report This CommentAZ1 from North Phoenix - November 10, 2008 at 5:52 PM
I've tried a couple of those listed and another great one is the Espresso Martini at Salute's Italian restaurant at 7st and Thunderbird. Try this ...
Report This Commentah2kjen from phoenix - November 10, 2008 at 4:28 PM
I have to recommend another BEST COCKTAIL in the Valley, it's a MUST HAVE...the Orange Slice Martini at The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. Trust me...you ...
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