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Hwachae Recipe

Delightful Hwachae Recipe: Refreshing Summer Fruit Punch

This delightful Hwachae recipe is a refreshing summer drink made with watermelon and fizzy soda, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Watermelon Base
  • 1 medium Fresh Watermelon use chilled watermelon for optimal freshness
  • 1 cup Fresh Fruit (berries, melon) use any seasonal fruits
For the Additional Sweetness
  • 14 oz Fruit Cocktail drained; opt for fresh fruit for a healthier version
  • 14 oz Strawberry Milk homemade or store-bought
For the Sparkling Finish
  • 12 oz Carbonated Beverage (e.g., Sprite, 7Up) provides fizz and sweetness
  • 1 cup Ice Cubes use fruit-infused ice cubes for fun

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting a chilled fresh watermelon into small, bite-sized cubes using a sharp knife. Place them into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Incorporate your choice of fresh seasonal fruits such as berries or melon into the bowl with the watermelon. Mix gently.
  3. Drain the canned fruit cocktail and add it to the fruit mixture. Pour in the strawberry milk and fold the mixture carefully.
  4. Add in one cup of ice cubes and stir gently to mix, ensuring not to crush the fruit.
  5. Pour in the chosen carbonated beverage, mixing slowly to retain the fizz.
  6. Serve the Hwachae immediately in tall glasses.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill all ingredients prior to mixing; serve immediately for the best experience.

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