Shōchū

Shōchū is a yummy drink from Japan. It's made from things like rice, barley, or sweet potatoes. First, the people who make it mix the ingredients with water and then cook them in a big pot. This makes the sugars in the ingredients come out and turn into alcohol. Then they cool it down and put it in a fancy bottle. You can drink shōchū by itself or mix it with other things like juice or soda to make a delicious cocktail. Just remember, it's only for grown-ups!