Enjoy Awamori
Awamori, a distilled spirit has a wide range of drinking options.
Mizuwari (dilute with water)
Awamori has less peculiar taste in smell and taste so it matches with all types of cuisine (Japanese, Chinese, Western). In Okinawa, when you eat with friends and family, it is a custom to have mizuwari to enjoy the meal. Also, have it on the rocks, add sparkling water or oyuwari (dilute with hot water) are recommended too.
Cocktail
Since awamori is a colorless distilled liquor, it also works as a cocktail base. It is popular with awamori beginners and women because it goes well with sour citrus fruits such as lemon and shikwasa, or sweet tropical fruits such as mango.
Straight up
If you are having a kusu of more than 10-year old, by all means, drink straight to appreciate its taste and scent.
The way to drink kusu straight is to pour a small amount of awamori into an ochoko or a glass. The key point is to take a small sip at a time and roll it around in your mouth, and just take your time to drink it.
The longer you taste it, the rich flavor deepens more and the sweetness spreads in your mouth.
Rest your tongue occasionally with the water chaser and gently relish the change in taste and aroma.