Chill Out with This Refreshing Hwachae Recipe for Summer Fun

Enjoy the refreshing and hydrating Hwachae recipe for summer fun, featuring watermelon, mixed fruits, and strawberry milk.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 glasses

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Korean

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Watermelon Base

4 cups chopped fresh watermelon Use ripe watermelon for optimal flavor and hydration.

For the Mixed Fruits

1 ½ cups fresh fruit (berries, melon, etc.) Seasonal fruits can be swapped for a personalized mix.
1 can (14 ounces) fruit cocktail Any canned fruit can be substituted for diverse flavors.

For the Creamy Element

14 ounces strawberry milk Imparts creaminess; banana milk is a fun twist!

For the Fizz

12 ounces carbonated beverage (Sprite, 7Up, etc.) Provides fizz and light sweetness.

For Chilling

1 cup ice cubes Use frozen fruit chunks instead to avoid dilution.

For Serving

fresh mint leaves Optional, for garnishing.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Spoon
glasses or bowls

Method

Preparation Steps

In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of chopped fresh watermelon with 1 ½ cups of assorted fresh fruits and the drained fruit cocktail. Stir gently for about 1-2 minutes until blended.
Pour 14 ounces of strawberry milk over the fruit mixture and stir gently for 1-2 minutes until combined.
Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the mixture and stir for another minute to chill.
Slowly pour in 12 ounces of carbonated beverage while gently stirring to maintain bubbles. Stir for 30 seconds.
Spoon the Hwachae into glasses or bowls and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill ingredients prior to preparation for a more refreshing drink. Adjust sweetness by varying the carbonated beverage used.

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