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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
Add the aged soju, jujube syrup, and both bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- 2
Stir with a bar spoon for 20-25 seconds until well-chilled and diluted.
- 3
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube.
- 4
Express the oils from an orange peel over the surface of the drink, then place the peel in the glass.
- 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