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Cold Korean cinnamon punch (sujeonggwa) is served in a glass bowl with a spoon on the side.

Sujeonggwa (Korean Cinnamon Ginger Punch)

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A light Korean cinnamon ginger punch made with cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, and muscovado sugar. Chill or serve warm for a cozy, dairy-free drink.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Korean
Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword cinnamon ginger punch, cinnamon ginger tea, Korean cinnamon drink, Korean cinnamon ginger punch, Korean cinnamon punch, Korean dessert drink, Korean holiday drink, Seollal drink, sujeonggwa, traditional Korean drink, winter punch
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 88
Author Hyegyoung K. Ford

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 oz (70 g) cinnamon sticks
  • 2 oz (56 g) ginger thinly sliced
  • 12 cups (3 liter) water divided
  • 1-2 cup (200-400 g) muscovado sugar or light brown sugar
  • dried jujube as a garnish (optional)
  • pine nuts as a garnish (optional)
  • dried persimmon as a garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare two pots that can hold at least 6 cups of liquid. In one pot, add cinnamon sticks, and in the other, add sliced ginger. Pour 6 cups of water into each pot, bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes
  • Strain the cinnamon water and ginger water through a fine strainer into a large pot to remove any debris. Add sugar (adjust the amount for your liking) and stir until it is completely dissolved. Allow the drink to cool and then chill it in the refrigerator to serve it cold.
  • Garnish the sujeonggwa with rolled jujube flower, pine nuts and dried persimmon when serving, if desired.
    For cinnamon punch ice: Freeze a portion of Sujeonggwa in a zip bag for at least 2-3 hours, then break up the ice into small chunks using a meat hammer or rolling pin. Add the ice to the punch to keep it cold and refreshing.
    If using dried persimmon as a garnish: It is recommended to soak the persimmon in the punch for 30-60 minutes beforehand, depending on the dryness of the fruit, in order to soften it and making it more enjoyable to eat with a spoon.

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Notes

For a warm tea-style version, heat the drink gently and sweeten with honey or add a slice of lemon, if you like.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg