The word oku itself has many meanings in Japanese (and also Chinese) traditional arts. But all of them converge into one: it is a path to a state of mind able to enrich sensory depth. And this is what Oku’s Zen-like atmosphere vibe instills.

But beyond this, the original thing about Oku’s cocktails is that they are inspired by Japanese meditation; a kind of silent poetry.

Its specialty is making classic cocktails with a deep sensory Japanese touch.

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Classic cocktails with a deep sensory Japanese touch.(JP/Tiffany Munuera) Oku bar manager Lugiano Rubio explained that every cocktail contained three things: a strong element, a weak element and a sweet element. The interesting thing is that in all of Oku’s signature cocktails at least one of these elements comes from Japan.

The signature cocktail par excellence is Geisha’s Karma. It has a vodka base and it is mixed with red fruits and orange juice, but has also a Japanese signature with the admixture of Sayuri Nigori sake. 

The sake gives softness and refreshes the drink, but in an ingenious and sophisticated way.

For sure, Oku is a place to discover new cocktails.

 

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