chuhai
Chūhai, short for shōchū highball, is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made by diluting shōchū with carbonated water and adding fruit flavors. In contemporary markets, chūhai is most commonly encountered as ready-to-drink canned or bottled drinks.
Base and flavors: The base spirit is usually shōchū, a distilled spirit from barley, sweet potato, rice,
Alcohol content and serving: ABV typically ranges from about 3% to 9%. Most mainstream cans are around
History and regulation: The style emerged in Japan in the mid- to late 20th century as a
Variations: In addition to standard citrus flavors, some brands offer non-citrus or regional flavors; there are