List of Korean drinks

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List of Korean Drinks

The Korean culinary tradition is rich and diverse, with a wide array of beverages that are integral to its food culture. This article provides a comprehensive list of traditional and modern Korean drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Alcoholic Drinks[edit | edit source]

Soju[edit | edit source]

Soju is a clear, colorless distilled beverage of Korean origin. It is usually consumed neat and its alcohol content varies from about 16.8% to 53% alcohol by volume (ABV).

Makgeolli[edit | edit source]

Makgeolli is a slightly sweet alcoholic beverage native to Korea. It is a rice wine made from the fermentation of rice and water.

Bokbunja-ju[edit | edit source]

Bokbunja-ju is a Korean fruit wine made from wild and/or cultivated bokbunja (Korean black raspberry). It is noted for its high alcohol content and sweet yet tart flavor.

Non-Alcoholic Drinks[edit | edit source]

Sikhye[edit | edit source]

Sikhye is a traditional sweet Korean rice beverage, usually served as a dessert. It is made by fermenting malted barley and cooked rice.

Sujeonggwa[edit | edit source]

Sujeonggwa is a traditional Korean cinnamon punch. Dark reddish brown in color, it is made from gotgam (dried persimmon) and ginger and is often garnished with pine nuts.

Omija-cha[edit | edit source]

Omija-cha is a traditional Korean herbal tea made from the dried berries of the Schisandra chinensis plant. The name "omija" means "five flavor berry," referring to the tea's sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent flavors.

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