Sujeonggwa (Korean Cinnamon and Ginger Punch)
A chilled spiced drink of cinnamon, ginger and dark sugar, sweet, warming and very refreshing after a big meal.
- Time50 min plus chilling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.92 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the ginger, cinnamon sticks and water in a large pot. Bring to the boil, then simmer gently, partly covered, for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Strain the liquid into a jug, discarding the ginger and sticks. Return it to the pot.
- 3
Add the sugar, dates and orange peel and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring until the sugar has melted.
10 min - 4
Leave to cool, then chill for at least 3 hours. The flavour deepens as it sits.
- 5
Serve over plenty of ice with a few date slices in each glass and a pinch of ground cinnamon on top.
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