Korean Spice Soju Cooler

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A cool and spicy soju-based drink with fresh cucumber and a hint of chili, inspired by Korean flavors and perfect for summer refreshment. This Korean recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together soju, fresh cucumber juice, lime juice 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.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 130 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz soju, 1 oz fresh cucumber juice, 0.5 oz lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
  2. Step 2: Add a pinch of chili flakes into the shaker.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently for 10 seconds to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon twisted and rested on the rim and a light sprinkle of chili flakes on top.

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