Shiso

Also known as: perilla

Herbs

An aromatic herb from the mint family, native to East Asia. Prized for its complex flavor that combines notes of basil, mint, and cinnamon.

Shiso (Perilla frutescens)
Perilla frutescensDalgial · via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · modified

Usage in beverages

Distilled to capture aromatic complexity. Approximately 115 grams of fresh shiso needed per bottle.

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