10 Must-Drink Types of Popular Japanese Alcohol Whether for business or pleasure, many outings in Japan simply aren’t complete without a drink. The legendary distilled rice alcohol from the island of Okinawa, Japan features an elegant aroma and smooth taste that mixes especially well with fruit juices. So we brought a few back from a recent trip to Tokyo to see what the fuss is all about. Strong Zero is a Japanese 9% ABV, low-cost cocktail in can that is an institution in the country, and is becoming a cult favourite in the West. During the 1800’s, Commodore Perry introduced lemonade to Japan. Mark Twain once said, “When one has tasted watermelon, he knows what the angels eat.”Well, you can get a taste of what angels drink when you sip on this refreshing sparkling watermelon lychee cocktail from Salty Canary.Stock up on spiked watermelon seltzer, mint leaves, watermelon and, of course, lychees. In this easy Lotus Blossom Cocktail recipe, the subtle floral sweetness of lychee pairs beautifully with aged awamori. However, there was the pronunciation issue and the word lemonade became what we know as of today, Ramuné. Most people know Ramuné for … This includes alcohol at an izakaya (a kind of bar with good alcohol and food to go with it) and at a restaurant that has tabehoudai (all you can eat) and nomihoudai (all you can drink alcohol). https://www.thespruceeats.com/red-lotus-cocktail-recipe-761149 The Japanese people loved it so much that it became a hit! Sparkling Watermelon Lychee Cocktail.