Soju Watermelon Cocktail
A refreshing and sweet soju watermelon cocktail (Subak Soju) recipe that's super simple and quick to make. Perfect drinks to entertain guests with or when you want that to treat yourself!

- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 11 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
- 4 cup seedless watermelon ((3 lb))
- 1 bottle soju (360 ml)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup ((or honey))
Instructions
- 1
Remove the skin and cut approximately 4 cups seedless watermelon into small pieces that will fit into a blender
- 2
In a blender, blitz it until it is liquidy (don't worry if it becomes frothy)
- 3
Pour the pureed watermelon juice into a large strainer, into a large bowl to strain out the foam. If it is very frothy, you can run it through the strainer twice.
- 4
Add 1 bottle soju (360 ml) and 1 tablespoon maple syrup to the bowl with the watermelon juice, mixing well until everything is combined.
- 5
Pour the watermelon soju cocktail into a pitcher, and refrigerate for an hour or until it is cold.
- 6
Serve with lots of ice and sprigs of basil or mint (with flowers) as a garnish and enjoy!