Kikusui Shuzo Satsuma Mandarin & Pink Grapefruit Liqueur (With Real Fruit Pulp)

For anyone who grew up loving pulpy orange juice, the subtle bursting sensation and satisfying chew of real fruit particles on the tongue is pure nostalgia. While many Japanese fruit liqueurs feature fruit purée or rind flakes, those containing actual pulp sacs are surprisingly rare. This dynamic duo focuses on two core elements: real bursting pulp particles and a generous 60% real fruit juice content!

Planned by Japanese food wholesale giant Kokubu Group, the ingredients are globally sourced—Satsuma mandarins from Japan and Korea, alongside ruby pink grapefruits from Turkey and Israel—before being crafted using the traditional brewing expertise of Kochi Prefecture's Kikusui Shuzo. This fusion of international produce and Japanese craft techniques results in two exceptionally cost-effective releases, both bottled at an approachable 7% ABV.

The bouquet introduces subtle fruit acidity coupled with the bittersweet allure of pink grapefruit. On the palate, the real pulp offers a delightfully chewy texture with a slightly lower sweetness compared to the mandarin edition. A crisp, refreshing tartness gives way to nuanced grapefruit sweetness and a gentle peel bitterness that lingers elegantly on the finish.