7 Korean Alcoholic Drinks to Try
Recreational and business drinking is very much a part of the South Korean culture. If you've got an appreciation for exotic alcoholic beverages, then you should definitely give these 6 drinks a try.
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Pomegranate Liquor
Pomegranate liquor is just that, wine made from plump, delicious, pomegranates! Sounds tasty right?
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Bokbunja ju
This sweet dessert wine is made from bokbunja, a blackberry native to South Korea. If you're not a fan of the bitter taste of traditional red wine, then bokbunja ju is a great alternative to try out.
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Baekseju
Perhaps a bit medicinal in nature, baekseju is a yellow wine that is primarily made from rice, with a bevy of other herbs and roots serving as flavor additions.
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Cheongju
Cheongju is considered by many as a more consumable version of soju, possessing a sweeter and smoother taste. Like baekseju, it belongs to the family of rice liquors.
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Makgeolli
The oldest alcohol in South Korea, makgeolli is served up in its purest, unfiltered state. As it is both sweet and slightly carbonated, it is becoming a popular drink amongst the younger generation.
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Soju
Soju is hands down, the national drink of South Korea. Often described as possessing a taste akin to a watered down vodka, it is instantly recognizable due to its green packaging.
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Maekju
Maekju is simply translated as Korean beer. Popular brands include Hite, Cass, and OB, each possessing a slightly different flavor than the next, and are bound to cater to a diverse range of tastes.
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North Korean Snake Liquor
This special drink contains the blood and venom of the most deadly snakes. It's believed to give superhuman energy and stamina! The bottles contain a snake and medicinal herbs such as ginseng!
