Cocktail Recipes

Born in 1979, He grew up in the Mie prefecture, Japan.
He moved to Tokyo in 1998 and started learning about the restaurant business.
In 2000, He was exposed to the bar business, which gave him the knowledge of liquor, fruit and the history of art, and music.

In may 2004, He was offered the opportunity to come to Teaneck, NJ to create "Lounge Zen", which became the local favorite hang out and gathering spot for art and music. Today, Lounge Zen has peaked the curiosity of the local media as well.

He began his own business, FreshFrutiMartini.com, which caters to special occasions, as well as creating innovative cocktail menus and new era drinks for companies. He is currently focusing and studying the Japanese history of shochu and Saké.

In 2006, Gen took 2nd place at the Marie Brizard cocktail competition in NYC, and was given the cocktail designer award.
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