Korean Traditional Spiced Honey Drink
Jehotang is a royal Korean summer drink that layers warm spice over sweet-tart fruit syrup. Cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, and licorice root are simmered together, then strained and blended with plum syrup and honey once the liquid cools. The result is a chilled, aromatic beverage with lingering warmth from the spices and bright acidity from the plum. Floating pine nuts on top add a subtle richness that rounds out every sip.
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the ginger thinly and quickly rinse the cinnamon and licorice root.
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Add water, ginger, cinnamon, and licorice to a pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Strain out the solids and keep only the clear infused liquid.
- 4
When the liquid cools to warm, stir in plum syrup and honey until dissolved.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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Serve in cups and garnish with pine nuts.
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