Roku gin, pronounced “row-koo,” is a Japanese gin made with six botanical ingredients: cherry blossom, rice, green tea, Japanese pepper, sansho pepper, and yuzu. The gin is named for the Japanese word for “six,” as each botanical is used in the distillation process. Roku gin is a versatile spirit that can be enjoyed in a variety of cocktails.

One of the most popular cocktails made with Roku gin is the Sakura Martini. The Sakura Martini is made with equal parts …