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A glass filled with colorful fruit pieces, ice cubes, and a vibrant sweet drink, garnished with a strawberry and pineapple

Hwachae Recipe

Hwachae is a vibrant and refreshing Korean fruit punch that combines a delicate liquid base with colorful, sweet fruits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine Korean
Servings 5
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ladle for serving
  • Glasses or serving bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups  watermelon scooped into balls or diced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup  strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup  Korean pear or regular pear thinly sliced
  • 1 can (355 ml) Sprite or any lemon-lime soda
  • 1 tbsp honey or sugar optional, to taste
  • 2-3 cups  chilled water or milk  for a creamy variation
  • Ice cubes optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Fruit:
    Wash all fruits thoroughly. Use a melon baller to scoop the watermelon or dice it into small cubes. Slice the strawberries and pears thinly, and cut the pineapple into bite-sized chunks.
    Bowls of chopped pineapple, watermelon, and strawberries surrounded by whole pears, pineapple, and strawberries
  • Mix the Base:
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled water or milk with the soda. Stir gently to avoid losing carbonation. If you prefer a sweeter punch, mix in honey or sugar until dissolved.
    Close-up of a bubbly, golden beverage in a glass, showing frothy bubbles on the surface
  • Combine and Chill:
    Add the prepared fruits into the liquid base. Stir gently to ensure the fruits are evenly distributed.
    Close-up of honey being poured over a bowl of mixed fruits, including strawberries, kiwi, and pineapple
  • Chill and Serve:
    Let the Hwachae sit in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve in glasses or bowls, adding ice cubes for extra chill.
    Close-up of a glass bowl filled with colorful fruits like strawberries, watermelon, pineapple, mango, and kiwi
  • Garnish (Optional):
    Top with additional slices of fruit or edible flowers for a decorative touch.
    Top view of a glass filled with colorful fruit pieces, including strawberries, pineapple, melon, and ice cubes in a chilled beverage

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Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Fat: 0 g
Keyword Easy Recipes, FruitPunch, Healthy Beverage