Julia Momose
Chicago, Illinois
About Julia Momose
Born and raised in Japan, Julia Momose grew up with a meticulous appreciation for details. Since moving to America she has made it her mission to bring a genuine sense of Japanese hospitality to her work as a bartender.
She opened her own bar, Kumiko, in Chicago in December 2018, and is actively promoting Japanese saké and shochu through her beverage program. In March of 2020, Momose founded a grassroots movement called Cocktails for Hope which successfully led to new legislation in Illinois surrounding the sale of premixed cocktails for pick-up and delivery for bars and restaurants.
Silver Chawari
by Julia Momose
2 oz Kome Shochu (Rice), Hakutake Ginrei Shiro
0.5 oz Oka Japanese Bermutto
3-4 oz chilled sencha
Build over ice in a tumbler.
Angels Ate Imo
by Julia Momose
2 oz Hot Water (off the boil)
1 tsp Beni Imo-su (purple sweet potato vinegar)
0.5 oz Kamoizumi Uméshu
1-1.5 oz Imo Shochu (Sweet Potato), Nishi Shuzo 'Tenshi no Yuwaku'
Build in a heat-proof cup and serve warm.
Silver Chawari
Angels Ate Imo