Description
A savory brunch cocktail using kimchi brine for a spicy, umami flavor base, similar to a Bloody Mary.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Vodka or Soju
- 3 oz Tomato Juice
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz Kimchi Brine (from jar)
- 2 dashes Hot Sauce (optional)
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- Garnish: Celery stalk, small piece of kimchi
Instructions
- Chill a highball or pint glass.
- Combine vodka or soju, tomato juice, lemon juice, kimchi brine, hot sauce (if using), and black pepper in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake briefly until well-chilled. Do not over-shake, as this can dilute the drink too much.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a celery stalk and a small piece of kimchi threaded onto a cocktail pick.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of kimchi brine based on the saltiness and spice level of your specific kimchi. Start with less and add more to taste.
- For a richer flavor, use a high-quality, low-sodium tomato juice.
- If you prefer a gin base, use a London Dry style gin for its botanical notes to complement the spice.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0