Soju
Soju is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in Korea. It is clear in color, made from rice, and has a similar, though slightly sweeter taste, as vodka. Jinro is the largest producer and most popular brand of Soju. There are a few things you should know about drinking Soju in Korea. One should only drink it with others while at a meal. Soju is usually served in a shot glass and it should only be filled by someone else only when the glass is empty. Following this etiquette promotes camaraderie among friends and business associates.
Cheers! or Gun Bae!
3 comments:
That bottle looks familiar! Josh and I celebrated with that Soju the night we received Si's referral...
Gun Bae!
it has a distinct taste!!!! we shared some with friends we met while in Seoul.
ditto on Gun Bae!
Oooooh man...just the sight of that bottle brings back memories!! My Korean business hosts REALLY encouraged mass soju consumption at mealtimes when I first started traveling to Korea back in the day. Fortunately, my Wisconsin upbringing prepared me on how to drink...otherwise I would have certainly embarrassed myself! Personally I find the taste more similar to sake; I ended up with a suju surplus one year and I found it to be an ideal substitute for white wine in cooking. Who knew?
Another way to enjoy soju - over ice with some cucumber shavings. Refreshing in the sweltering summer heat.
Another very curious Korean traditional beverage that I came to love is called makgeolli (rhymes with broccoli). It's white and frothy and usually served in a bowl. The taste is somewhere between beer and wine -it may look odd but it is seriously fantastic.
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