What Cocktails Does Momofuku Beverage Program Feature?

2025-08-31 13:20:08 35

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Anna
Anna
2025-09-02 16:48:55
Sometimes I wander in hungry and leave thinking more about the drink than the food—that’s how compelling Momofuku’s cocktails can be. Their beverage program is playful and chef-driven, so cocktails often read like small dishes: layered, textured, and designed to pair with bold flavors. Expect rotating seasonal cocktails built around sake, soju, shochu, and Japanese whisky, plus spritzes and low-proof options that use aperitifs and house-made vermouths.

Techniques like smoking, pickling, and fermenting show up frequently; I’ve had drinks finished with roasted sesame oil aromatics or a briny kimchi wash that made the savory notes sing. They also experiment with tea infusions, yuzu and other citrus, and herbal elements like shiso or Thai basil. The menu changes, but the spirit stays consistent—bold, balanced, and unmistakably informed by Asia’s pantry—so I usually ask the server what’s new and pick something adventurous.
Frederick
Frederick
2025-09-02 23:18:30
I love chatting with bartenders and trying whatever their latest riff is, and at Momofuku that usually means cocktails that blend classic structure with Korean, Japanese, and broader Asian touches. Picture a refreshing highball using Japanese whisky and soda with a yuzu twist, a sake- or shochu-based cocktail that’s aromatized with green tea or shiso, or a savory number that uses fermented ingredients like miso or a kimchi brine rinse for complexity.

They don’t shy away from bitters and house-made tinctures, and punches or sharing bowls can show up for groups. The whole program favors balance: acid from yuzu or rice vinegar, subtle sweetness from house syrups (ginger, honey, or rice-based), and an umami backbone from soy, mushroom, or sake reductions. It’s the kind of menu where you can ask for something light and floral or something smoky and salty, and both feel at home.
Lucas
Lucas
2025-09-03 18:51:16
As someone who pops into places for a quick bite, I appreciate how Momofuku’s cocktails are straight-up interesting without being pretentious. They tend to feature Asian spirits (sake, shochu, soju), Japanese whisky, and cocktails built around seasonal citrus like yuzu, plus herbaceous notes from shiso or basil.

You’ll see refreshing highballs, sake-forward concoctions, and savory experiments that use miso, pickles, or kimchi elements for umami. There are also lighter spritz-style and tea-infused options if you don’t want anything heavy. My tip: menus change with the season, so ask the bartender for something that pairs with whatever you’re eating or try their signature seasonal creation for the vibe of the moment.
Wade
Wade
2025-09-04 03:21:12
I get excited every time I talk about the Momofuku beverage program because it feels like they treat drinks the same way they treat their food: inventive, seasonally driven, and a little bit cheeky.

They lean hard into Asian flavors and fermentation—think sake and shochu bases, highballs and spritzes brightened with yuzu, shiso, or citrus, and cocktails that use house infusions or pickled elements. You'll also find low-ABV aperitivo-style mixes, tea- and sake-forward creations, and the occasional whisky-forward drink for people who like things bold. Technique matters too: there’s smoking, clarified mixers, and bitters that hint at miso or soy to add umami. If you visit, expect rotating seasonal cocktails rather than a static list, with bartenders happy to match a drink to whatever you’re ordering from the kitchen.
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