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Kimchi Cocktail with Fermented Cabbage Brine

A vibrant orange Kimchi Cocktail with fermented cabbage garnish served over ice in a rocks glass.
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A recipe for a savory, spicy cocktail using kimchi brine and a small amount of muddled kimchi for texture and flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz Vodka or Gin
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 0.75 oz Kimchi Brine (from fermented cabbage)
  • 0.25 oz Simple Syrup
  • 2 small pieces Fermented Cabbage (Kimchi), finely chopped
  • Dash of Sesame Oil (optional)
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped kimchi pieces into a cocktail shaker. Muddle them lightly to release flavor.
  2. Add the vodka (or gin), lime juice, kimchi brine, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. Add ice to the shaker.
  4. Shake well until the shaker is very cold.
  5. Double strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a chilled coupe or rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  6. Add a dash of sesame oil on top, if using.
  7. Garnish with a thin slice of cucumber or a small piece of kimchi on a cocktail pick.

Notes

  • For a less intense flavor, start with 0.5 oz of kimchi brine and adjust to your taste.
  • If you prefer a Bloody Mary style, use a high-quality vodka and add 1 oz of tomato juice.
  • To balance the spice, increase the simple syrup slightly.

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