Description
A refreshing and fruity Strawberry Soju Cocktail made with fresh strawberries, lime juice, and Korean rice liquor. Perfect for parties or a relaxing evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 4 ounces Soju (Korean rice liquor)
- 1/2 cup club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Strawberry slices and lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Puree: In a blender or food processor, combine hulled strawberries and sugar. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for an extra smooth puree (optional).
- Prepare Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine strawberry puree, lime juice, and Soju.
- Add ice to the shaker.
- Shake well for 15-20 seconds.
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Top with club soda or sparkling water.
- Garnish with a strawberry slice and lime wedge.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust Sweetness: Add more sugar to the puree or simple syrup for a sweeter cocktail. Reduce sugar for a less sweet cocktail.
- Fruit Variations: Add other berries like raspberries or blueberries to the puree.
- Spicy Kick: Add a thin slice of jalapeño to the cocktail shaker.
- Flavored Soju: Experiment with different flavors of Soju like grapefruit, peach, or green apple.
- Mocktail: Omit the Soju and replace it with more club soda or sparkling water. Add a splash of white grape juice for sweetness.
- Frozen Cocktail: Blend all ingredients with a cup of ice until smooth.
- Simple Syrup (Optional): Combine equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan. Heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Cool completely before using.
- Fresh Ingredients: Using fresh strawberries and lime juice is crucial for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes