Honey-Ginger Soju Fizz
A light and refreshing Korean-inspired cocktail combining the subtle sweetness of soju with zesty ginger and honey, topped with sparkling water. This Korean recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together soju, fresh lemon juice, ginger honey syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 130 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz soju
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz ginger honey syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 4 fresh mint leaves
- to fill crushed ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a shaker, gently muddle 4 fresh mint leaves with 0.75 oz ginger honey syrup to release aromas.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz soju and 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice to the shaker, then fill with ice cubes to the top.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Strain into a highball glass filled to the brim with crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently once with a bar spoon to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a thin lemon wheel perched on the rim.








