Watermelon Soju (Subak Soju)
This is my favorite summer cocktail. The naturally sweet flavor of watermelon masks the alcoholic taste of soju, and the fun way it's served makes this cocktail a crowd pleaser at any party. It's also supersimple to make.
Makes8 cups
CostInexpensive
Total TimeUnder 30 minutes
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Type of DishAlcoholic Beverage
Ingredients
- 1 large seedless watermelon
- 1 (375-milliliter) bottle soju (Korean rice liquor)
- 2 cups Sprite
- Ice cubes
Instructions
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Halve a watermelon. You can reserve the other half for a refill as your party progresses.
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Cut about a quarter-inch off of the bottom of your watermelon to make it flat.
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Hollow out the center of the watermelon half with a spoon and remove the seeds if there are any. Be careful not to scoop too close to the rind; keep a good 1-inch thick wall so you don't accidentally make a hole.
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Chill the scooped out flesh in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
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Blend 3 cups watermelon with the soju, Sprite, and a cup of ice. Reserve some bite-size pieces.
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Pour the blended mixture back into the watermelon rind bowl and float a handful of ice cubes and bite-sized pieces of watermelon.
Notes
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A flat bottom makes the watermelon stable enough to stand on its own.
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This cocktail tastes so refreshing on a hot summer day that it's easy to gulp down. It's deceptively strong, so pace your drinking!
Copyright Robin Ha, 2016
