Soju has been enjoyed in Korea for many centuries, but has just recently made a splash in the world market.  Soju can be used as a substitute for most types of alcohol in popular drinks such as Martinis.  Most brands of modern soju are made in South Korea. Though traditionally made from rice, most major brands supplement or even replace the rice with other starches such as potato, wheat, barley, sweet potato, or tapioca. Soju is clear in color and typically varies in alcohol content from about 20% to about 45% alcohol by volume. Its taste is comparable to vodka, though often slightly sweeter because of the sugars added in the manufacturing process. It is widely consumed, in part, because of its relatively low price.

Drink: Fallen Angel

• 45 ml soju
• 15 ml green crème de menthe
• 30 ml lemon juice
• a dash of angostura blitters
• maraschino cherry.