Soju, a Korean variation on vodka traditionally made from rice but more commonly from sweet potatoes these days. With 24% alcohol, soju is stronger than beer (4% to 5%) or wine (about 13%) but packs a weaker punch than virtually all vodkas, which are 40% alcohol.
One's ability to consume alcohol or actual drinking capacity has no known relation to liver damage. Drinkers who can down a bottle of soju and still feel sober are no less susceptible to liver damage than those who start to slur their words after two shots.
However, the fact is soju can make you fat. And we should always keep in mind that any food or drinks with calories in it can make you gain weight. There is about 7 shots of soju in a soju bottle. So there is approximately 75-80 calories per shot of soju.
Sprite or 7-Up works fine but some recipes call for fruit juice instead of, or in addition to, the soda (grapefruit juice is popular for its tart flavor). Soju, itself, also comes flavored (peach, blueberry, and pomegranate flavors are popular) and they can be used as an alternative to unflavored Soju.
Fruit soju contains large amounts of sugar, with each bottle containing 32.4 grams (1.14 oz). The calorie content of each bottle of fruit soju totals 400 kcal; more calories than one bowl of rice and 5 g (0.18 oz) more sugar than a serving of Coke, contributors to obesity and an increase of visceral fat.
Top 5 flavoured soju you should try
- Korean Raspberry Soju (???) This is my personal favourite amongst all other flavoured soju. If you dislike the strong soju smell like me, or a first time soju trier, this will be the best choice for you!
- Pineapple Soju.
- Grapefruit Soju.
- Pomegranate Soju.
- Peach Soju.
According to Drinks International, Jinro Soju sold 71 million cases in 2014—more than any other liquor brand in the world. The low-alcohol spirit has been distilled in Korea for hundreds of years, usually from rice or other grains. “On average, soju is about 20 percent ABV, which is between hard liquor and wine.
However, it has a high alcohol content of 20 percent; thus, like most liquors with high alcohol levels, soju is often frowned upon for its negative social and health effects. For women, however, the anti-stroke effects of soju were most effective when one to two shots were consumed per day.
Soju is the world's most popular liquor you never knew existed. It's the No. Soju is neutral-tasting like vodka, but doesn't have the harsh alcohol burn thanks to having around half the percentage of alcohol. It's traditionally consumed straight with food, but also mixes into cocktails.
South Koreans drink 13.7 shots of liquor per week on average, which is the most in the world. And of 44 other countries analyzed by Euromonitor, none comes anywhere close.
Though now there are even American vodkas made from rice, soju laid a claim on the grain's boozy potential centuries ago. The so-called “Korean vodka” is the most popular alcohol in the world (and, yes, it does come in as many flavors as American vodka). So soju distillers used sweet potatoes and other starches.
Because soju is a distilled beverage with a high proof and no added organic ingredients, it doesn't have a specific expiration date. It is sold in glasses, bottles, or packs. Unless refrigerated, fermentation continues to occur, giving saeng makgeolli a vinegary taste if consumed after its expiration date.
After opening, it should be consumed within 6–8 months for peak taste, according to industry experts (3). However, you may not notice a change in taste for up to a year — especially if you have a less discerning palate (3). Liquor should be stored in a dark, cool place — or even a freezer, though this isn't necessary.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) limits the amount of unopened alcohol that can be brought onto a plane to five liters per person if the alcohol content falls between 24 and 70 percent (up to 140 proof.) If it's less than 24 percent you can bring more than five liters, but it would be taxed by Customs.
Shelf-life of Soju and Makgeolli
Because soju is a distilled beverage with a high proof and no added organic ingredients, it doesn't have a specific expiration date. Unless refrigerated, fermentation continues to occur, giving saeng makgeolli a vinegary taste if consumed after its expiration date.Just fill three-quarters of a glass with your choice of lager, top it off with a shot or two of soju, and tap the bottom of the glass with a stirrer to allow the soju's alcohol to combine with the carbonated fizz of the beer.
“In a fun way, it's kind of a dangerous alcohol,” says Max Soh, general manager and beverage director of New York's recently opened Korean restaurant Oiji. “On average, soju is about 20 percent ABV, which is between hard liquor and wine. You're drinking it and it kind of sneaks up on you.
SEOUL, South Korea — Soju, South Korea's beloved liquor, has succumbed to the rising cost of living and South Koreans are furious. The traditional clear rice liquor is served at most restaurants and bars, and goes for about $2.80.
Moderate drinking is defined as up to 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men. These guidelines are generally safe for most people. Some other recommendations for safe alcohol consumption include: Be sure not to drink on an empty stomach.
There is no standard size for a single shot, except in Utah, where a shot is defined as 1.0 US fl oz (30 ml). Elsewhere in the U.S., the standard size is generally considered to be 1.25–1.5 US fl oz (37–44 ml). A double shot in the U.S. may be 2 fluid ounces or more.
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Don't try this at home, questionable youth.
- Vodka-Tamponing.
- Butt Chugging.
- AWOL Machines.
- Alcohol Spray.
- Vodka Eyeballing.
- Snorting Alcohol.
- Hand Sanitizer.
- Alcoholic Gummy Bears.
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Furthermore, the alcohol content differs between sake, wine, and beer; while most beer contains 3–9% ABV, wine generally contains 9–16% ABV, and undiluted sake contains 18–20% ABV (although this is often lowered to about 15% by diluting with water prior to bottling).
(Typical vodka contains about 40 percent ABV.) There are some so-called beer labels that claim much higher alcohol content than the average 4 percent to 6 percent. One example is Samuel Adams Utopias, which sells for about $100 for a 24-ounce bottle and boasts an ABV as high as 27 percent.
