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Choose Ukiyo Tokyo Dry Gin for a classic dry style, Ukiyo Japanese Yuzu Gin for a citrus-led gin, or Ukiyo Japanese Rice Vodka. Browse more in our Japanese gin range or see all vodka.

About Ukiyo

Ukiyo takes its name from the Japanese idea of the floating world. Its gins are distilled in Japan, and the Yuzu Gin features yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit with a fragrant, tart flavour. The vodka is distilled from rice rather than grain or potato, giving a clean, soft style.

How to Enjoy Ukiyo

Mix the Yuzu Gin with tonic and a slice of lemon or grapefruit, or with soda water for a lighter highball. The Tokyo Dry Gin suits a Martini or Gimlet. Try the Rice Vodka with soda and cucumber. Pair with sushi, sashimi or tempura.

Ukiyo FAQs

What is yuzu?

Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit with a fragrant, tart flavour somewhere between lemon, mandarin and grapefruit. In Ukiyo Yuzu Gin it adds bright citrus notes alongside juniper.

What makes Ukiyo Rice Vodka different?

Most vodka is made from grain or potato. Ukiyo Rice Vodka is distilled from rice in Japan, which gives it a soft, clean texture and a light, slightly sweet flavour.

How should I serve Ukiyo gin?

Ukiyo gin works well in a gin and tonic with citrus, or in a highball with soda water. The Tokyo Dry Gin also suits classic cocktails such as a Martini or Gimlet.