Cocktail Daily- Big Red Dot | Punch Room, Ginza
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Akadama sweet wine, Nikka coffey malt, awamori, mango, coconut tea
Created at Tokyo’s Punch Room, located within the Tokyo Edition Ginza and ranked No.36 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, Big Red Dot reflects the bar’s 19th-century London punch heritage reinterpreted through Japanese ingredients. Known as Japan’s first dedicated punch bar, Punch Room blends historical formats with local flavors and sustainability. This cocktail layers Akadama sweet wine, Nikka Coffey Malt, and awamori with tropical mango and coconut tea, bridging classic structure with a distinctly modern, Asia-Pacific expression.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Soft malt sweetness, ripe mango, subtle coconut, gentle oxidative wine notes
Palate: Smooth and rounded; whisky and awamori provide depth, balanced by fruity sweetness and creamy tea texture
Finish: Clean and lightly tropical, with lingering malt and coconut nuances
Overall: An elegant, globally inspired punch-style cocktail that balances tradition, Japanese spirits, and tropical warmth with precision
