Watermelon Soju co*cktail (Refreshing Subak Soju Recipe) (2024)

5 from 6 votes

Delicious: The combination of sweet watermelon, smooth soju, and caramelized sweetness from the maple syrup creates a co*cktail that's delightfully refreshing and tasty. It is a drink that you'll want to make again and again.

Easy to make: This soju co*cktail recipe is as simple as it gets. All you need to do is blend the watermelon, strain it, and mix it with soju and maple syrup. There's no need for complex methods or hard-to-find ingredients, making it a breeze to whip up.

Versatile: This co*cktail is versatile and you can easily adjust the sweetness to your liking with a bit of maple syrup or honey. You can also garnish it with your favorite herbs like mint or basil to add a burst of freshness.

All you need are some incredibly simple, pantry-staple ingredients to make this delicious soju co*cktail recipe at home.

Here's an overview of the specific ingredients for this recipe. For the exact ingredients and measurements, please scroll to the recipe card below.

• Seedless Watermelon: The star of this soju co*cktail recipe, watermelon brings a refreshing and sweet flavor to the mix. The sweetness level of your co*cktail will largely depend on how sweet your watermelon is. Check out the tips below to learn how to pick a sweet one.
• Soju: This is the alcohol content of the co*cktail. It is a popular Korean spirit that pairs wonderfully with watermelon. Soju is light on flavor and is amazing in co*cktails but if you can't find soju, you can substitute it for sake or half the amount of vodka.
• Maple Syrup: This ingredient is a secret weapon to help smooth out the alcohol bite from the soju. If you don't have maple syrup, honey makes a great substitution, but you might need to melt the honey with a bit of warm water before adding it to the watermelon juice, since honey tends to solidify when it is cold.

Making this incredible soju co*cktail recipe at home is super easy and will give you great results every single time. Here's how to make it step by step:

Preparing the Watermelon Base

Remove and Cut: Start by removing the skin from the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into small chunks that will easily fit into your blender.

Blend: Place the watermelon chunks into the blender and blitz until it reaches a liquid consistency. Don't worry if it becomes frothy; this is normal.

Strain: Pour the blended watermelon juice through a strainer into a large bowl or pitcher. If the juice is very frothy, you might want to run it through the strainer twice to remove some of the foam.

Mixing the co*cktail

Add Soju and Maple Syrup: To the bowl or pitcher, add a bottle of soju and some maple syrup. Mix these ingredients together until well combined.

Chill: Place the mixture in the refrigerator for about an hour, or until it is cold.

Serving the co*cktail

Ice and Garnish: When ready to serve, fill glasses with plenty of ice. Pour the chilled co*cktail over the ice, and garnish with sprigs of fresh basil or mint. If you have them, adding some flowers to the garnish can make the presentation even more appealing. Enjoy your refreshing soju co*cktail!

Joyce’s Tips For Making the Best Soju co*cktail

Choose a Ripe and Sweet Seedless Watermelon: The sweetness of your co*cktail largely depends on how sweet your watermelon is. To pick a juicy and sweet watermelon, make sure it feels heavy for its size - the heavier the watermelon, the juicier it will be! Try to also find one with a creamy yellow bottom, which is the spot that is sitting on the ground - the yellower the spot, the more ripe and sweet it will be. Make sure you pick a seedless watermelon.

Use Maple Syrup or Honey: To smooth out the alcohol bite in your soju co*cktail, add a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey. This brings a caramelized sweetness to your drink without making it overly sweet.

Double Strain your co*cktail: When blending your watermelon, the mixture may become foamy. To get a smoother co*cktail, strain your juice twice to remove most of the foam.

Soju Substitution: If you can't find soju, you can also substitute it with half the amount of vodka.

This delicious soju co*cktail recipe is so flavorful and easy to make, you'll want to try out some of these delicious variations! Here are some great ideas:

Make it a Soju Mojito: For mint lovers, this variation is a must-try. Add about ten mint leaves to the blender along with the watermelon. The mint leaves will give your co*cktail a refreshing twist, perfect for a hot summer day.

Turn it into a Soju Caipirinha: If you love the taste of lemons, this variant is for you. Simply replace the watermelon juice with lemon juice and add a cup of soju. Lemon's tanginess combined with soju's smoothness works great.

Make a Strawberry Soju co*cktail: For a fruity twist, replace the watermelon with strawberries. The strawberries add a lovely color and a sweet-tart flavor to your Soju co*cktail, making it even more enjoyable.

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