Somaek (Soju Beer)
- 2 oz Jinro Is Back Soju
- 5 oz Korean Lager
Pour the cold lager into a glass, drop a shot of chilled soju directly into the beer, and tap the bottom of the glass with a spoon to mix and create a foamy head.
Serve in a soju glass
Plain Soju
Jinro Is Back Soju
Jinro375 ml16.5% ABV
375 ml$7.99
Buy at Heritage Plaza LiquorsThe legendary Korean favorite in a smooth, zero-sugar style
A modern homage to South Korea's iconic original spirit, Jinro Is Back delivers an exceptionally smooth and clean profile with a lighter finish. With zero sugar and a slightly lower alcohol content than traditional expressions, it offers a refreshing and approachable drinking experience.
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Best enjoyed
Ice cold33-38F
GlassSoju glass
Casual Dining
Party
Gathering
Food pairings
Traditional
Korean barbecue, particularly grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal)
Vegetarian
Spicy tofu stew (sundubu-jjigae) or scallion pancakes (pajeon)
Cheese
Mild, creamy cheeses or Korean cheese corn
Also good withPork BellyStreet Food
A cocktail to make with it
The story behind it
The maker
Founded in 1924, Jinro is the world's best-selling spirit brand and has shaped Korean drinking culture for a century. This particular bottle, featuring the iconic blue-toned glass and retro toad mascot, was released to celebrate the brand's historic legacy with a modern, lower-ABV recipe.
How it is made
Produced by HiteJinro, this expression celebrates the heritage of Korea's most famous spirit using modern production techniques. It is distilled from rice, barley, and tapioca, then filtered through bamboo charcoal for ultimate purity.
From Seoul, South Korea
