Ch?hai (????? or ???), often sold as Chu-Hi as a canned drink, is an alcoholic drink originating from Japan. The name ch?hai is an abbreviation of "sh?ch? highball" (???????). Traditional ch?hai is made with sh?ch? and carbonated water flavored with lemon, though some modern commercial variants use vodka in place of sh?ch?. The flavors available have recently multiplied, including lime, grapefruit, apple, orange, pineapple, grape, kyoho grape, kiwi, ume, yuzu, lychee, peach, strawberry cream, and cream soda.
For the ch?hai sold in bars and restaurants, the alcohol content can be quite low, allowing those with a low tolerance for alcohol to drink safely. Canned ch?hai, however, can have alcohol levels as high as 9% (18 proof) and is often sold in convenience stores and vending machines. Ch?hai is served in tall glasses or mugs as drinks for individuals, making it less social than other traditional Japanese bar drinks like sake, beer, or whisky, which can be shared by pouring portions from a large bottle. Fresh ch?hai nama ch?hai (????) is also sometimes served, featuring fresh-squeezed juice; in some cases guests squeeze their own juice. Due to the high sugar content, the number of calories in each bottle can be quite high compared to other alcoholic beverages.
In March 2018, Coca-Cola announced it would begin selling a Ch?hai product in Japan.
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