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Highball and Mixed Nuts

Inspired by Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

Ingredients

Savory Nuts

  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp wasabi powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups almonds
  • 1 ½ cups cashews

Whiskey Highball

  • 2 oz Japanese whiskey
  • juice of half a lime
  • 4 - 6 oz ginger beer
  • Ice

Instructions

Savory Nuts

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk together the canola oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, sesame oil, wasabi powder, cayenne pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the nuts and toss to coat.
  • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the nuts into an even layer, making sure the nuts aren’t stacked on top of each other. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Toss the nuts and bake for another 10 minutes. Allow to cool before serving. Can be stored in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.

Whiskey Highball

  • Prepare a highball glass with several ice cubes. Add the whiskey and lime juice. Top with ginger beer and stir gently. Serve immediately.