shiso shōchū; red perilla shōchū
A distilled spirit flavored with shiso (perilla) leaves, a specialty of some regions in Japan.
See also: 焼酎
At this izakaya, shiso shōchū with water is popular.
General term for shōchū; 紫蘇焼酎 specifically refers to the variety made with shiso.
Standard kanji spelling using the full plant name.
Common mixed kana-kanji spelling; しそ is often written in kana.
Compound of 紫蘇 (shiso, 'perilla') and 焼酎 (shōchū, 'distilled spirit').