Simple DIY Soju Cocktails To Make In The Comfort Of Your Own Home

By Amelia on 03 Apr 2020

Creative Editor

No party is ever complete without some homemade soju cocktails! Not only are they easy to make, they also taste better than just drinking soju on its own.

Even though you can't have parties now because of COVID-19, make staying indoors more fun with these soju cocktail recipes.

Read on to find out more!

#1 Berry pink soju

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Try recreating this delicious pink drink with the following ingredients:

- ¼ cup of ice
- 2 shots of unflavoured soju
- 1 cup of strawberries/strawberry milk drink
- Blender machine

How to make:

- Rinse the strawberries under cold water. Remove the stems and chop the strawberries into smaller pieces. An easier option is to use strawberry milk.
- Add chopped berries into the blending machine till you get a smooth puree of strawberries.
- Add ice cubes and soju. Blend it again.
- Pour into serving glasses. Add a few ice cubes if needed before drinking.

#2 Espresso soju

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Get your daily dose of caffeine with a twist. Tweak the recipe to your liking by adding more coffee if you are a coffee lover!

What you need:

- ¼ cup of ice
- 2 shots of unflavoured soju
- Half a glass of coffee canned drink

How to make:

- Pour the soju and ice in first.
- Add the right amount of coffee canned drink based on your preference.
- Pour into serving glasses.

#3 Butterfly pea flower soju

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Butterfly pea flower tea is a herbal drink made from dried butterfly pea flowers that are steeped in water. The flowers are deep blue in color with a tinge of purple that combines color and flavour into one. Fun fact: It helps to protect your body from cell damage too!

What you need:

- 1.5 teaspoons of butterfly pea flower tea
- 1 cup of hot water
- 2 shots of unflavoured soju
- ¼ cup of ice

How to make:

- Add 1.5 teaspoons of butterfly pea flower tea into the cup of hot water.
- Let it steep for 10 minutes.
- Add 2 shots of soju and ½ cup of ice into it.
- Pour into serving glasses.

#4 Pineapple soju

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Give yourself an icy treat with this pineapple soju cocktail.

What you need:

- 2 shots of unflavoured soju
- 1 cup of pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup of ice
- A slice of lime for garnishing

How to make:

- Pour chilled soju and pineapple juice into a cup.
- Mix well.
- Add ice.
- Garnish with a slice of lime.

#5 Yuzu soju

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Yuzu is a species of citrus fruits that can be commonly found in Japanese cuisine. Yuzu is well known for its stress-reducing properties, which is what we all need now.

What you need:

- 2 shots of unflavoured soju
- 2 spoons of honey yuzu citron tea
- 1/4 cup of ice

How to make:

- Mix 2 spoons of honey yuzu citron tea into the soju.
- Add ice.
- Pour into serving glasses.

#6 Chocolate soju

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