Is Swiss summer in full swing? Instead of enjoying soju straight, try these 10 ultra-simple recipes . All the ingredients—from Jinro soju to Milkis sodas, Haitai fruit juices, Japanese yuzu, and more—are available at Hello Asia. One click, pick up your order, and in less than 5 minutes, you'll have a frosty cocktail.
Quick summary
1. Melon Soju Soda
- 60 ml of natural soju
- 120 ml of Melon Soda – SFC ORGANIC
- 3 to 4 fresh melon balls
- Unlimited ice cubes
Preparation
Place the melon and ice cubes in a large glass, pour in the soju, then the Melon Soda. Stir gently: the sweetness of the melon and the sparkling freshness, perfect for summer!
Melon Soju Soda
2. Strawberry Milkis Soju Float
- 60 ml of natural soju
- 120 ml of Milkis strawberry – LOTTE
- 2-3 fresh strawberries, sliced
- Ice
Pour in the strawberries and ice cubes, add the soju, and then the Milkis. The strawberry milk foam softens the alcohol; the strawberry pieces add crunch.
3. Banana Cream Soju
- 60 ml of soju
- 120 ml of Milkis banana
- ½ ripe banana, sliced
- A few coconut shavings (optional)
Mix soju and Milkis banana, add banana and coconut. The result: creamy, fruity, ideal for a unique liquid dessert.
4. Lychee Aloe Soju Cooler
- 60 ml of soju
- 120 ml of Aloe Vera Lychee Drink – OKF
- 3-4 fresh peeled lychees
- Ice
Shake soju + aloe lychee for 5 seconds, pour over ice, and add the lychees. Crunchy aloe, lychee flavor, and smooth soju: irresistible!
5. Grape Bonbon Soju Slush
- 60 ml of soju
- 150 ml of Haitai BonBon grape juice
- Fresh, seeded and frozen grapes
- Crushed ice
Blend frozen grapes and crushed ice. Place in a glass, add the soju, and then the BonBon. The grape pulp creates an ultra-refreshing granita.
6. Pear Breeze Soju
- 60 ml of soju
- 120 ml of Haitai pear juice
- 1 thin slice of lemon
- Ice
Pour soju and pear juice over ice, stir, and garnish with lemon. Sweet, light, and delicious.
Pear Breeze Soju
7. Yuzu Lemon Fizz
- 50 ml of soju
- 150 ml of Pokémon lemon soda – QDOL
- 10 ml of 100% yuzu juice – Yuzuya
- Mint leaves
Combine yuzu and soju in a chilled glass, top up with soda, and stir gently. Lightly crush the mint over the top: tangy, aromatic, perfect for a BBQ.
8. Plum Spark Soju
- 60 ml of soju
- 120 ml of Plum Soda – SFC ORGANIC
- 2 slices of ripe plum
- Ice
Pour soju and plum soda over ice, stir, and garnish with plums. Plump, sweet and sour, and slightly sparkling: soju has a new lease of life.
9. Raspberry Black Tea Cooler
- 50 ml of soju
- 150 ml of Aloe Black Tea Raspberry – ALLGROO
- 4-5 fresh raspberries
- Ice
Mash the raspberries, add ice, then the soju and aloe vera tea. The tea's light tannins and tangy raspberry are refreshing and healthy without sacrificing the alcoholic kick.
10. Sugarcane Breeze
- 60 ml of soju
- 120 ml of FOCO sugarcane juice
- 1 sprig of mint + 1 slice of fresh pineapple
Mix soju and cane juice, add ice, mint, and pineapple. The natural sugar sweetens the soju; ideal for those who are “afraid” of hard liquor.
Tips for consistently successful soju cocktails
- Magic ratio : 1 part soju to 2 parts top-up drink – the perfect balance.
- Chill bottles and cans before preparing to limit dilution.
- Choose seasonal Swiss fruits: freshness and savings!
Where to get the ingredients?
Everything is available at Hello Asia (fast delivery throughout Switzerland). Go to the Beverages section to add to your cart: Jinro soju, Milkis, SFC BIO sodas, Haitai juice, Japanese yuzu, and more.
Enjoy these 10 original and refreshing soju recipes ! Share your creations by tagging @helloasia.ch – you might even get a surprise!
