Whimsical cocktail names and quirky ingredients feature prominently at Nokishita 711, but that's all part of the magic of this artisanal gin and cocktail bar.

Don't be taken aback by the inky blackness of the Live Forever, because it actually tastes pretty damn good. Made in Kyoto KI NO BI gin is turned a shade of midnight through the use of bamboo charcoal powder, and has a wonderful citrusy bitter tang from sacred bamboo bitters and matcha infused Fever Tree tonic. The Japanese cypress shavings dangling on the rim of the glass imparted a pleasantly understated whiff of woodiness with every sip.

Taste: 4/5