Strawberry makgeolli cooler
A fruit-forward way to try Korea's cloudy rice wine. Fresh strawberry puree softens makgeolli's tang without hiding its rice flavor.
AI-generated cooking illustrations. Follow the written quantities and instructions.
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.
King Arthur Baking-
Essential
Use plain makgeolli. Some bottles are fizzy or unpasteurized; keep chilled, follow the label, and open carefully.
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Substitute available
If Fresh strawberries — 6 medium, hulled is unavailable
Use 1/2 paper cup thawed frozen strawberries if fresh berries are unavailable.
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Substitute available
If Chilled sparkling water — 1/2 paper cup (90 ml) is unavailable
Use cold still water if sparkling water is unavailable; the drink will be less lively.
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Optional
Omit if the makgeolli or berries are sweet; maple syrup works in the same amount.
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Optional
Use chilled glasses instead if ice is unavailable.
Tap each ingredient as you prepare it. Check product labels for egg, soy, sesame, wheat, fish or shellfish where relevant.
Step-by-step cooking
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Step 1
Wash 6 strawberries, remove the green tops, and mash the berries with a fork. Divide the mashed fruit between two glasses. If the makgeolli has sediment, gently turn the sealed bottle once to mix it; do not shake hard.
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Step 2
Open the cold makgeolli carefully. Pour 1/2 paper cup (90 ml) into each glass and stir gently into the strawberries. Taste and add a little honey only if needed.
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Step 3
Add ice if using. Top each glass with 1/4 paper cup (45 ml) chilled sparkling water. Stir once, serve immediately, and refrigerate the opened makgeolli as its label directs.
Finished dish
Makgeolli may contain rice, wheat or other grains; check the bottle for allergens and ABV. Never blend or shake carbonated makgeolli in a sealed container. 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.