Hwachae: Refreshing Watermelon Fruit Punch with Strawberry Milk and Bubbles Recipe
Hwachae is a refreshing Korean fruit punch that combines fresh fruits, fruit cocktail, strawberry milk, and a fizzy carbonated beverage to create a sweet and cooling drink perfect for warm days or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruits
- 4 cups chopped fresh watermelon
- 1 1/2 cups fresh fruit such as berries, melon, or similar
Canned Fruit
- 1 can (14 ounces) fruit cocktail, drained
Liquids
- 12 ounces carbonated beverage (Sprite, 7Up, or similar)
- 14 ounces strawberry milk
Others
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine Fruits: Place the chopped watermelon, additional fresh fruit, and the drained fruit cocktail in a large bowl. Stir well to evenly mix all the fruits together.
- Add Strawberry Milk and Ice: Pour the strawberry milk over the fruit mixture, then add the ice cubes. Stir to combine the ingredients thoroughly, allowing the ice to chill the mixture.
- Incorporate Carbonated Beverage: Gently pour the carbonated drink over the fruit and milk mixture. Stir carefully to blend without losing much of the carbonation.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the prepared Hwachae right away to enjoy the freshest flavor with the fizzy and cold texture intact.
Notes
- Use a variety of fresh fruits to customize the flavor and texture according to your preference.
- Chilling all ingredients beforehand enhances the refreshing quality of the beverage.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute strawberry milk with a plant-based strawberry-flavored milk alternative.
- Serve in clear glasses to showcase the colorful fruit and appealing presentation.
Keywords: Hwachae, Korean fruit punch, fruit beverage, refreshing drink, strawberry milk punch
