Bok-so-sa (Korean Black Raspberry Soju Soda Bomb)

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Bok-so-sa isn’t just a drink—it’s a rite of passage. Born in a dive little bar tucked near Chungmuro in Seoul, this bomb shot rocketed to fame on the strength of uni-student gossip and a knack for late-night mischief. The mix? A fizzy, flirty ménage à trois of Bokbunja-ju (that inky-sweet Korean black raspberry wine), crisp soju, and a splash of Sprite for sparkle. But the real magic? Step inside and you’ll see the walls tattooed with bottle labels—peeled, saved, and slapped up like boozy merit badges. Each one tells a story of a night well-lived, a round well-drunk, and a tradition that’s become as much a part of the pub’s DNA as the drink itself.

Ingredients

SERVES 3-4

Prep time: 3 minutes | Total time: 5 minutes

  • 1 bottle 375ml (12.7oz) Bokbunja-ju (Korean Black Raspberry Wine), chilled
  • ½ bottle 375ml (12.7oz) plain soju (Korean liquor), or to taste, chilled
  • 500ml (16.9oz) sparkling lemonade or lemon-lime flavored soda, chilled

To Serve: (optional)

  • 6 blackberries
  • 6 raspberries
  • 4 mint sprigs
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Method

  1. In a large pitcher, mix together the raspberry wine, soju and lemon-lime soda.

    Mix well, and pour into serving glasses. Garnish with berries, mint and lemon.

  2. Feel free to serve with ice, and add more soju or soda, to taste, if you like.

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