Mint and mikan—two flavors that seem unrelated, yet surprisingly harmonious in this refreshing liqueur. Not only can you enjoy it chilled straight, but it’s also a delight when mixed with beer, creating a unique, invigorating blend.

This liqueur uses Kurashiki mikan from Okayama, known as the “Fruit Kingdom” of Japan. If you’ve ever visited Okayama, you’ll know that their desserts—ice cream, shaved ice, and more—are packed with local fruit, offering unbeatable taste at great value. The mint, also grown in Okayama, is mild and gently sweet. Produced by the local brewery “Suikigen,” the mikan juice is blended with their house-made mint shochu and adjusted to a smooth 8% ABV, resulting in this rare Mint Mikan Liqueur.

Pour it out and you’ll see plenty of juicy mikan pulp—very tempting. Take a sniff and you’ll be hit by a wave of mint, reminiscent of those classic Andes green mint chocolate bars—a nostalgic, cooling sensation from childhood. On the palate, the texture is full of fruit pulp, as if freshly squeezed mikan was just added. The sweetness is moderate: first comes the mellow mikan flavor and slight tang, then the mint gradually emerges. The minty finish is cool and long-lasting. What seems like a simple fruit liqueur actually delivers surprising layers of flavor—outstanding!

According to the brewery, you can enjoy it with beer, soda, or even milk. We highly recommend mixing it with beer: one part liqueur to two parts beer. The mint comes forward, the mikan sweetness balances the beer’s bitterness, and the beer, in turn, softens the liqueur’s sweetness. The drink is crisp, lightly chewy with fruit, and endlessly drinkable.

If you’re looking for a refreshing minty fruit liqueur, this is a perfect choice. Want to give your beer a playful, feminine twist to share with your partner? Mint Mikan Liqueur is your best bet.