Omija yakju spritz
Omija's tart red berry flavor lifts Korean clear rice wine in a light sparkling cocktail.
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Ingredients
2 servings
Everyday kitchen measurements
For 2 servings. Use a small 180 ml paper cup, a level eating spoon (about 15 ml) and a small teaspoon (about 5 ml).
How to fill the cup and spoons
Use the same cup and spoons throughout. Their sizes vary, so these amounts are approximate. Spoon flour in loosely and level the top without pressing. Measure vegetables after chopping, without packing them down. The amounts in g/ml are the original reference quantities. For part of a pack, use the specified pack weight and divide the contents evenly.
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Essential
Use a drinkable Korean clear rice wine, not cooking wine. The two styles differ, so check the bottle's flavor and alcohol strength.
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Substitute available
If Omija syrup — 2 level tablespoons (30 ml) is unavailable
If omija syrup is unavailable, use pomegranate cordial in the same amount; the result loses omija's five-flavor character.
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Substitute available
If Chilled sparkling water — 1 paper cup (180 ml) is unavailable
Use plain chilled soda water; cold still water works but removes the fizz.
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Optional
Chill the glasses and ingredients if ice is unavailable.
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Optional
Omit if the syrup is tart enough.
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Step-by-step cooking
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Step 1
Put 1 level tablespoon omija syrup in each of two clean glasses. Add 1/4 paper cup (45 ml) Korean clear rice wine to each and stir until the syrup mixes.
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Step 2
Add ice if using. Slowly pour 1/2 paper cup (90 ml) chilled sparkling water into each glass.
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Step 3
Stir once from the bottom and taste; omit extra sweetener unless the wine is very dry. Garnish with a thin lemon slice if using and serve immediately.
Finished dish
This is a modern cocktail built on Korean traditional clear rice wine, not a historical mixed-drink recipe. Check the bottle for ABV and grain allergens. For adults of legal drinking age only. Alcohol strength varies by bottle; taste before adding extra syrup. Serve one glass at a time and do not drive after drinking. Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated.