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Inspired by Squid Game: Fireplace

Front Man's Hearth

A sophisticated and smoky sip fit for the Front Man's lair. This Old Fashioned variation combines oak-aged Korean Soju with the subtle sweetness of jujube syrup. Aromatic bitters and a smoldering cinnamon stick garnish evoke the warmth of a fireplace, offering a moment of deceptive calm.

  • Drink
  • 5 ingredients
  • 5 steps

Gather these

Ingredients

  • 2 ozOak-Aged Soju (or Japanese Whisky)
  • 1/4 ozJujube (Korean Date) Syrup
  • 2 dashesAngostura Bitters
  • 1 dashOrange Bitters
  • 1 eachGarnish: Orange Peel and Cinnamon Stick

Step by step

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add the aged soju, jujube syrup, and both bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.

  2. 2

    Stir with a bar spoon for 20-25 seconds until well-chilled and diluted.

  3. 3

    Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube.

  4. 4

    Express the oils from an orange peel over the surface of the drink, then place the peel in the glass.

  5. 5

    Carefully light the tip of the cinnamon stick with a lighter or torch until it catches, then blow it out so it smolders gently. Place it in the glass as a final garnish.

The Inspiration

Why this drink

This cocktail captures the stark contrast in 'Squid Game: Fireplace'—the luxurious, 'relaxed' atmosphere of the Front Man's lair against the underlying danger. The oak-aged soju and jujube syrup are a nod to the show's South Korean origins, while the smoldering cinnamon stick directly evokes the 'fireplace' and 'yule log' keywords, representing a moment of deceptive warmth and calm in a deadly game.

Squid Game: Fireplace