Ginger Makgeolli Twist

Name: Ginger Makgeolli Twist
Prep time: PT0D0H0M
Cook time: PT0D0H5M
Total time: PT0D0H5M
Yield: serves 1
Ingredients: 4 oz. premium makgeolli, such as Hana Takju 16; 2 oz. white rum; 2 oz. ginger liqueur; Lemon peel, for garnish

A warming, bright, and refreshing cocktail, featuring the classic Korean sool.

Serves
serves 1
Time
5 minutes

FATIMA KHAWAJA

By Alice Jun

Updated on September 30, 2021

Ginger and rum lend a tropical note to makgeolli-brewer Alice Jun’s refreshing twist cocktail. For this recipe, seek out an undiluted, premium version of the Korean rice beverage, such as Jun’s Hana Takju 16. As for ginger liqueur, either Domaine de Canton or The King’s Ginger are excellent options.

Featured in: “Makgeolli Magnate Alice Jun Is Spreading Korean Culture, One Bottle at a Time.”

Ingredients

4 oz. premium makgeolli, such as Hana Takju 16
2 oz. white rum
2 oz. ginger liqueur
Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Fill a mixing glass with ice, then add the makgeolli, rum and ginger liqueur. Stir well, then strain into a Collins glass, garnish with lemon peel, and serve.