Secrets Of Seoul Recipe

Chill glass

If desired, place a highball or rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

Combine liquids

Fill a cocktail shaker or mixing glass halfway with ice cubes. Add 3 oz soju, 2 oz melon milk, and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice. If you prefer the drink sweeter, add 0.25 oz simple syrup.

Shake

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and the mixture is slightly frothy from the milk.

Strain over ice

Remove the chilled glass from the freezer (or use a fresh glass). Add 2–4 fresh ice cubes to the glass. Strain the shaken mixture into the glass over the ice.

Top (optional)

If you want a lighter, fizzy finish, top with about 1 oz soda water and gently stir once to combine. This step is optional — the cocktail is delicious without carbonation.

Garnish the cocktail with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. Add a melon ball skewered on a pick or a thin cucumber ribbon for an elegant contrast. Optionally tuck a small sprig of fresh mint beside the garnish for aroma.

Serve immediately with a short stirring straw. Encourage guests to give the drink a gentle stir before sipping to reincorporate any settled milk.