I’d Go Back to Chicago Just for Kumiko 🍸💖

So magical, folks — had the best cocktail of my life here. 1st round: Moonrise Daiquiri — a flight of junmai sake + cocktail + hojicha. A novel experience! The sake was smooth with a sweet finish, like fermented rice wine 🍶. The cocktail was super refreshing with an ultra-fine icy texture. Hojicha notes lingered in the aftertaste — so clever! Topped off with a small cup of clarified hojicha tea. My top recommendation here — loved it! 😍 2nd round: A tequila-based drink (forgot the name… maybe Ophenon?). Drank it too fast 😅 — tart and medium-strength, but a bit unbalanced for my taste. No photo — oops. 3rd round: Umebushi Chu Hi — plum green tea sparkling cocktail. Actually a perfect starter drink, but I had it as my last round. Great for cocktail beginners! Overall, every drink had rich layers and smooth transitions. The menu feels cohesive yet creative — some of the best Japanese-inspired mixology I’ve tried. Had limited time, so only three drinks and no food — definitely coming back next time! As my friend says: “You’re either drinking or on your way to drink.” ❤️ #Kumiko #Chicago #CocktailHeaven #JapaneseMixology #HojichaCocktail #ChicagoBars