Calpis Cocktails
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Calpis, or Calpico as it is called outside of Japan, is a non-carbonated soft drink which is made from lactic acid and non-fat dry milk mixed with water. This combination makes a tasty beverage with a taste similar to vanilla yoghurt or Yakult. It is great for our digestive system as well as being a great health drink all round.

Calpis usually comes in a concentrated version which needs to be mixed with water to get the correct taste. However, you can use other drinks to combine with Calpis to create some delicious cocktails. Check out some of the ideas below and please let us know in the comment section if we missed anything awesome!

1-2 people 5 minutes 0 minutes spend

Ingredients

• "Calpis Concentrate":http://www.japancentre.com/items/calpis-calpico-water-concentrate

See the individual cocktails for other required ingredients.

How to prepare

Calpis Strawberry Smoothie (Serves 2)
• Calpis Concentrate – 120ml
• Milk – 600ml
• Strawberries – 20 pieces
Put all the ingredients together in a blender and mix well before pouring over ice, serve immediately.
Calpis Milkshake (Serves 2)
• Calpis Concentrate – 180ml
• Milk – 240ml
• Vanilla Ice Cream – 4 Large Scoops
Add all the ingredients together and blend until it becomes smooth. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for extra flavour.
Hot Matcha Calpis Tea (Serves 2)
• Calpis Concentrate – 100ml
• Matcha Green Tea Powder – 10g
• Milk – 400ml
Mix the ingredients in a saucepan on the stove while gently heating it up. Just before it boils, remove it from the heat and serve with a little honey to sweeten it.

Black Sesame Calpis (Serves 2)
• Calpis Concentrate – 150ml
• Milk – 600ml
• Ground Black Sesame Seeds – 40g
Mix together the sesame seeds and milk and then add the Calpis before serving in a tall glass over ice.
‘White Sensation’ (Serves 1)
Alcoholic
• Calpis Concentrate – 50ml
• Shochu Japanese Spirit – 50ml
• Carbonated Water – 150ml
Mix the Calpis and Shochu together and then top up with carbonated soda water and garnish with a small fruit like a cherry.
‘Snow White’ (Serves 1)
Alcoholic
• Calpis Concentrate – 50ml
• Japanese Sake – 50ml
Mix the two ingredients with a little crushed ice and serve in a short glass with a slice of lemon of lime.

‘Misty Rose’ (Serves 1)
Alcoholic
• Calpis Concentrate – 50ml
• Red Wine – 50ml
• Water – 150ml
Mix the Calpis and water together in a glass with ice and then carefully pour the red wine over the top and serve.
‘Screwball’ (Serves 1)
Alcoholic
• Vodka – 50ml
• Calpis Concentrate – 50ml
• Orange Juice – 150ml
In a tall glass, add the vodka and orange juice and then afterwards slowly pour in the Calpis. Serve with a fresh slice of orange.