LCBO Food & Drink Winter 2018

soju cocktails

ROOT & FRUIT recipe on page 90

Soju is South Korea’s ubiquitous drink, a virtually neutral spirit less than half as potent as vodka. Made from a variety of different grains and vegetables, it’s sweetened with sugar, corn syrup or stevia. Our first cocktail surrounds Chamisul Fresh Soju ( LCBO 467480, 360 mL, $9.15) with ginger and citrus flavours. Chill the soju before using.

FRESH ROSE recipe on page 90

Most Korean soju cocktails are sim- ple mixes, usually with beer (when it’s called Somaek) or soda pop or even runny yogurt. This is more delicate, bringing the aroma of rose petals and gin botanicals. It’s as if Chum Churum Soju ( LCBO 448605, 360mL, $9.15) put on a silk robe em- broidered with flowers…

Seafood and Tofu Stew recipe on page 91