Baek Jong-won's Perilla Leaf Mojito

A super simple, cost-effective cocktail by Baek Jong-won that uses easily accessible perilla leaves instead of mint, and mixes soju with cider to perfectly recreate the refreshing taste of a mojito.

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • When slicing lemons and perilla leaves, use a clean cutting board that doesn't smell of kimchi or doenjang to avoid ruining the cocktail's unique refreshing aroma.
  • If you prefer it sweeter, add plenty of sugar to enhance the flavor. If using carbonated water instead of cider, you'll need to increase the amount of sugar.
  • If you shred the perilla leaves too thinly with a knife, they can get stuck in your teeth while drinking. Tearing them by hand into large pieces or cutting them in half results in a cleaner experience.
  • Since the ingredients were strongly infused initially, you can refill with ice and more drinks to enjoy the mojito 2-3 more times after finishing the initial soju and cider.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to enjoy a simple and cost-effective home cocktail.
  • Those who want to make a unique soju cocktail without apple mint or rum.
  • Those who want to create a festive atmosphere at gatherings or home parties with a sweet and refreshing alcoholic beverage.

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