Somaek

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Chill 2 beer glasses and 2 small shot glasses if possible. Cold glassware keeps the drink lively and helps the foam stay tight.

2. 2

   Divide the ice cubes between the 2 beer glasses if you want an extra-cold, lighter-drinking version. In Korea, somaek is often served without ice, but ice works well for a beginner-friendly home serve.

3. 3

   Pour 250 ml chilled lager beer into each beer glass, leaving enough headspace so the drink will not overflow when the soju is added.

4. 4

   Pour 60 ml chilled soju into each shot glass. For the classic bar style, drop each shot into a glass of beer and drink immediately; for a gentler mix, pour the soju directly into the beer and stir once with a chopstick or spoon.

5. 5

   Serve at once while fully cold and bubbly. Drink responsibly.

Nutrition per serving

Notes

• •A common ratio is 1 part soju to 4-5 parts beer; this version is balanced and easy to drink.
• •Use a clean, crisp Korean-style lager or any light pale lager with low bitterness.
• •For the smoothest texture, chill both bottles well before mixing rather than relying only on ice.
• •Because alcohol brands vary, calorie values are estimates.

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