Soju: Must try Korean Vodka

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Shoot, punch or mix your new favorite wine: Soju. Soju alcohol is clear, colourless Korean alcohol. Basically, Soju is made from rice, wheat or barley. Now many products are replace with potatoes and sweet potatoes. With a vodka-like Korean feel, drinking Soju is traditionally grown and can easily turn into your favorite cocktail. Gochujang, watermelon beauty products and K-Pop are the latest Korean trends captivating the western market. For a country the size of India, Korea's influence on American media and culture is amazing. Why not engage in the signature spirit of the country? Soju often called Korean vodka is as smooth and seductive as the BTS dance hit. Around 20-25% ABV, this traditionally, the rice-based wine is easy to drink and mildly sweet, easily paired with salted ramen, savory pork and spicy seafood stew. This is a drink that serves cold with a heap of tradition.

How to Serve Soju

Soju is usually drunk straight. Drink this Korean alcohol from small shot size glasses. Never drink Soju from the bottle. It should be drunk with food and usually in company. When you open your bottle, give it proper shake and hit the bottom of hit. Open the Soju bottles. When your drink is being poured, lift the glass to the bottle’s mouth using both hands. When your drink is being poured, lift the glass using both hands in the mouth of the bottle. When your drink is being poured, lift the glass using both hands in the mouth of the bottle. If you’re avoiding getting too much Soju, place a little at the bottom of your glass to signal you’re not ready for the next round. If drinking straight Soju isn’t your thing, you have some sort of mixed drink and cocktail. If you need something sweeter, there are many different flavors of Soju available.

How to Mix Soju :

Soju drinking is a social dance of gestures and rules and ceremonies. Don’t be afraid to experiment with this unique spirit. Soju is neutral profile is a great alternative to traditionally prepared cocktails made by vodka and gin. Since ABV is lower than other similar liquids, Soju is also easier to drink. Soju can also replace the clear rum in your classic mojito. Due to the dry profile, Korean Soju cocktails often prefer yogurt, juice and even chocolate milk.

Soju Flavors

Without anything added just only Soju drink, Soju has very crisp and tasty. It is something that reassembles, vodka, except a little softer. It has a light, smooth taste of Japanese advantage and a deep flavor in Chinese baijiu, Japanese and Chinese Soju versions of Soju. There are so many flavors to list all of these and really there are always new flavors being created. Recently modern popular flavor of Soju is lemon, apple, blueberry and melon. Especially, Soju is the Korean drink, when you go in North Korea you find more flavors of Soju.

How Strong Soju

How strong Soju? Technically, it is anything from 12-60%, although Soju can be separated into two distinct forms, the ones in wine style and of those of a liquor style. In my humble opinion, the cut off is at 26%, so the one produced by Jinro and found in most convenience stores just about qualifies as liquor stores. Many drinkers have a one question about Soju. It’s stronger than vodka? Generally speaking, it is much weaker than vodka, but some brands are stronger than your average vodka.

What makes Soju different?

Soju is the most favorite drink in the world, as well as Soju is top selling liquor. In USA there is a lot demand for it. If you are living in New Jercy City (NJ), USA there is many liquor stores and the main thing is Soju you have got in every liquor store, because you know that Soju is most favorite drink. Korean led to a nationwide rice shortage and the government banned the rice distillation process. Brewers and distillers are always adaptable, and the Korean market was quickly flooded with Soju varieties made from sweet potatoes, tapioca, and other grains. Soju is cleaned as usual and served like a glass of wine with the main course.

Want to try Soju

Now that you know how to serve, dip and mix Soju, you will think about which one to buy. Although Soju is surprisingly popular globally, it has recently grown in the US market, so you may want to explore what options are available at your local liquor store. You will most likely find products from HiteJinro Co, South Korea's most reputable distilling company. Gino makes chamisul, a fine sample that was made from a mixture of grains and served with a twisted state in a green bottle. The green bottle of his signature is spread in the market and most people are associated with Soju. Good Day is another Korean brand adapted to the rainbow of its tropical tastes: Pomegranate, blueberry, pineapple, peach, apple, green grape, strawberry, grape, lychee, melon and more. A sophisticated palette Hwayo, a rice-based Soju distiller will serve high-quality ideas. Your local Korean restaurant has more garnishes than the curious drinks on the menu; it’s a cultural experience of versatility to turn into your favorite cocktail. Soju can be soulful and traditional or fruity and fun.