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Hwachae Recipe

Refreshing Hwachae Recipe: Your Ultimate Summer Delight

Try this refreshing Hwachae recipe, a delightful Korean watermelon punch perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 whole Fresh Watermelon Choose a perfectly ripe watermelon for the sweetest flavor.
  • 1 cup Fresh Fruit (Berries, Melon, etc.) Mix in any seasonal fruits you have on hand.
  • 1 can Fruit Cocktail Drained; adds mixed fruit flavors.
For the Creamy Component
  • 14 ounces Strawberry Milk Gives the drink a rich, creamy sweetness.
For the Fizz
  • 12 ounces Carbonated Beverage e.g., Sprite or 7Up.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Ice Cubes Helps keep your punch chilled.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by selecting a perfectly ripe watermelon; cut it in half and scoop out the flesh, chopping it into bite-sized cubes.
  2. Combine the chopped watermelon with your choice of fresh fruits in a mixing bowl.
  3. Pour strawberry milk over the fruit mixture and stir gently until well combined.
  4. Add ice cubes into the mixture and mix gently to cool the hwachae.
  5. Pour in your chosen carbonated beverage and stir lightly to incorporate the fizz.
  6. Serve immediately in chilled glasses, garnished with additional fruit slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, and feel free to customize with seasonal fruits.

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