Ginger and rum lend a tropical word to makgeolli-brewer Alice Jun’s refreshing twist cocktail. For this recipe, hunt down an undiluted, premium model of the Korean rice beverage, akin to Jun’s Hana Takju 16. As for ginger liqueur, both Domaine de Canton or The King’s Ginger are wonderful choices.
Featured in: “Makgeolli Magnate Alice Jun Is Spreading Korean Culture, One Bottle at a Time.”
Ginger Makgeolli Twist
A warming, brilliant, and refreshing cocktail, that includes the traditional Korean sool.
Yield: serves 1
Time:
5 minutes
Elements
- 4 oz. premium makgeolli, akin to Hana Takju 16
- 2 oz. white rum
- 2 oz. ginger liqueur
- Lemon peel, for garnish
Directions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice, then add the makgeolli, rum and ginger liqueur. Stir nicely, then pressure right into a Collins glass, garnish with lemon peel, and serve.
