Soju has become one of the most popular beverages in the country. The clear, low-alcohol, distilled spirit has captured the hearts and tastebuds of Filipinos. Sometimes called Korean vodka because of its neutral taste, soju is now offered in different flavors, so you’ll always find different ways to experiment with and enjoy soju.
Jinro, the world’s leading soju brand, released five yummy variants, bringing a twist to the Korean classic: Fresh, Strawberry, Plum, Grapefruit, and Green Grape. We’ve made five easy soju cocktail recipes that you can make at home.
Soju Fresca
A take on flavored water, agua fresca (Spanish for ‘cool waters’), Soju Fresca brings out the crisp flavor of Jinro Chamisul Fresh Soju with the addition of refreshing watermelon and cucumber.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup watermelon (deseeded)
cucumber wheels
Jinro Chamisul Fresh Soju
Directions:
Muddle watermelon in a tall glass.
Add ice.
Add cucumber wheels.
Pour 120 ml Jinro Chamisul Fresh Soju
Seoul Mate
We’re taking the classic soju+Yakult combo and kicking it up a notch with Seoul Mate. Doubling down on the strawberry goodness of Jinro Chamisul Strawberry Soju with fresh strawberries and accenting it with mint.
Ingredients:
3 strawberries (for muddling)
1 strawberry (sliced for garnish)
5 mint leaves (for muddling)
mint sprig (for garnish)
1 Yakult
60 ml Jinro Chamisul Strawberry Soju
Directions:
Muddle strawberries and 5-6 mint leaves in a tall glass.
Add ice.
Pour 1 bottle of Yakult.
Pour 60 ml Jinro Chamisul Strawberry Soju
Stir and garnish with sliced strawberries and mint sprig.
No Plum Intended
No Plum Intended complements the fruity smooth flavors of Jinro Chamisul Plum Soju with lemon and honey, resulting in a bright, refreshing cocktail.
Ingredients:
60 ml lemon juice 60 ml honey syrup lemon wedge (garnish) 60 ml Jinro Chamisul Plum Soju
Directions:
Put ice in a tall glass. Pour lemon juice and honey syrup Pour 60 ml Jinro Chamisul Plum Soju Garnish with lemon wedge.
K-Pop Summer
Bring on the summer vibes and fun times with K-Pop Summer. Fresh and lush, K-Pop Summer marries pomelo with Jinro Chamisul Grapefruit Soju.
Ingredients:
Pomelo soda Pomelo slice and cocktail umbrella (garnish) 60 ml Jinro Chamisul Grapefruit Soju
Directions:
Put ice in a tall glass. Pour pomelo soda (up to more than half of the glass). Pour 60 ml Jinro Chamisul Grapefruit Soju. Garnish with pomelo slice and a cocktail umbrella.
Jinro in the Palace
Feel like royalty with Jinro in the Palace. This refreshing highball cocktail highlights the Jinro Chamisul Green Grape Soju by adding tart green apple and a hint of spice from the ginger.
Ingredients:
Green apple bits Ginger slice Green apple fan (garnish) Tonic water (to top) 60 ml Jinro Chamisul Green Grape Soju
Directions:
Put ice mixed with green apple bits in a tall glass. Place ginger slice. Pour 60 ml Jinro Chamisul Green Grape Soju Top with tonic water and garnish with the green apple fan.
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