Jingjiu (Chinese Health Liquor)
ポケットに入るスタミナ源！「飲みすぎ注意」の国民的健康酒
Description
A small bottle (125ml) of brown liquid always found by registers in convenience stores and diners nationwide. A nourishing liqueur based on Baijiu infused with expensive medicinal herbs like Ginseng, Goji, and Deer Antler (Lu Rong). 35% ABV. Has an intense medicinal aroma and sweetness, boasting massive popularity as an 'energy drink' for laborers and older men.
Classification: Adults, Alcohol, Medicinal Liquor, Jingjiu, Nourishing, Snack Size, Trend, Chinese Yomeishu
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How to use
Ingredients
- Baijiu
- Water
- Sugar
- Yam
- Goji
- Epimedium
- Ginseng
- Deer Antler etc.
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Diner Companion]: Drink this small bottle straight, sipping (or chugging) while eating stir-fries or dumplings at cheap diners.
- Mix with soda water for a 'Medicinal Highball'.
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Key spices
Intense earthy aroma of traditional medicine(Ginseng etc.)、syrup-like sweetness、and alcohol burning sensation
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Taste is similar to JP 'Yomeishu', but ABV differs entirely (Yomeishu is 14%)
Pairing
Dumplings / All Stir-fries / Street Food
Trivia
While JP Yomeishu is sipped in tiny shot glasses, Chinese men easily empty 1-2 of these 125ml bottles during a meal. It's said the body feels unbelievably light the next day.
Eating tips & etiquette
True to China's most famous TV commercial catchphrase, 'Jingjiu is a good liquor, but don't be greedy and overdrink', drinking too much because 'it's healthy' is dangerous due to the high ABV.
Allergen
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