Hyunwoo Cho

Hyunwoo Cho

With over 10 years of experience in the Hallyu industry, Hyunwoo has dedicated his career to connecting Korean culture with the world. As the founder of Daebak, he works closely with Korean brands and stays ahead of the latest trends to deliver an authentic taste of Korea to fans globally.

Lotte Milkis Korean creamy soda beverage in multiple flavors

Milk Less? Try Milkis!

Hyunwoo Cho

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On the Internet, people often ask you to name a better duo. Next time, say milk and soda. You might be wondering, "Why milk and soda?" It is the iconic duo. Milkis isn't your average drink. It sounds a bit perplexing, a tad strange, but there is no denying that this drink is popular. It is a marriage between milk and carbonated drinks, and it has been around longer than you think.

Taste test of all six Milkis flavors lined up for comparison
All six Milkis flavors lined up for a side-by-side taste test. Source: Tales of the Flowers

A History Lesson in a Can

1989 was a turning point in beverage history. It was the year that Milkis was released to the public in South Korea. Distributed by Lotte Chilsung, one of the biggest beverage manufacturers in the country, the drink has a creamy texture similar to cream soda and a refreshing taste. Pair it with your favorite spicy food and enjoy. It is no wonder this drink is everywhere in the world, even Russia.

Lotte Milkis original flavor can held in hand
The classic Milkis can, the original flavor that started it all. Source: Just An Ordinary Girl

So Many Flavors, So Little Time

The only thing that might shock you more than a milk soda is the amount of flavors you can find. Milkis is available in Original, Strawberry, Melon, Banana, Apple, Peach, Mango, and Orange. If you are new to Milkis, try the Original first so you get the general sense of what the taste is like. Take one sip and explore the milky way. For those people who are watching their sugar intake, this does have 30 grams of sugar, though it also has Vitamin A, B, and C infused into the drink, if that helps. On the plus side, you can take aesthetic pictures of your drink.

Pouring Milkis into a glass to show its creamy carbonated texture
Pouring Milkis reveals its signature milky, fizzy texture. Source: Tales of the Flowers

The Adult Twist: Milkis Cocktails

Milkis can be mixed with other drinks, but this is more for the 21 and over club. So kids, go on to the next paragraph. Milkis soju cocktails are quite popular in Korea. They are known to go down easy, so be careful. Just grab some Milkis and Soju, mix them together, get a snack, and watch a nice drama. If you want to be a bit more extra and add some vodka into the mix, there are many recipes online. Who knows, maybe this will be your next favorite drink.

Close up of Milkis can showing the distinctive blue and white packaging
The distinctive blue and white Milkis packaging is instantly recognizable on store shelves. Source: Just An Ordinary Girl

Where to Find Milkis

Now you might be asking, where can I get this sensational drink? You can find Milkis at your local Korean market or online on sites like Amazon. Tip: don't try Walmart, they are usually sold out. Let's milkshake on this and promise you will try it out.

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