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Korean Cinnamon Punch (Sujeonggwa): A Warm Twist on a Classic Treat

Korean Cinnamon Punch pitcher with garnishes

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A spiced Korean cinnamon and ginger punch served hot or iced—festive, aromatic, and comforting.

Ingredients

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70 g cinnamon sticks

100 g fresh ginger, sliced

 cups sugar (raw or brown)

4.5 L water

Optional garnishes: pine nuts, dried jujube, dried persimmon

Instructions

1. Simmer ginger in 2.75 L water for 40 min.

2. Simmer cinnamon sticks in 2.75 L water for 40 min.

3. Combine infusions, strain out solids.

4. Add sugar; simmer 10‑20 min till dissolved.

5. Cool completely; chill or lightly freeze.

6. Serve iced with optional garnishes.

Notes

Use raw sugar for lighter color or brown sugar for deeper hue.

Optional garnishes enhance flavor—soak dried persimmon 1 hr before serving.

Crush light ice for slushy texture when serving cold.