Insam-ju
TypeInfused liquor
Country of origin Korea
FlavourGinseng
IngredientsKorean ginseng
Korean name
Hangul
인삼주
Hanja
人蔘酒
Revised Romanizationinsam-ju
McCune–Reischauerinsam-chu
IPA[in.sam.dʑu]

Insam-ju (인삼주), also called ginseng liquor or ginseng wine, is an alcoholic beverage made of ginseng. As ginseng itself, the liquor is one of the specialities of both North and South Korea.[1][2]

The liquor can be served either cold or hot.[3]

References

  1. ^ "New, Modern Terminal of Pyongyang Int'l Airport Put into Use". China Radio International. 2 July 2015. Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Ginseng Expo Offers New 'Root' to Health and Happiness". The Chosun Ilbo. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  3. ^ Haldane, Maeve (23 February 2012). "5000 Ans: Korea when it sizzles". Hour Community. Archived from the original on 10 January 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
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