Description
A refreshing Korean fruit punch — colorful fruit, chilled milk or soda, and ice combine to make a light, hydrating dessert‑drink perfect for warm weather or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed fresh watermelon (or mixed fresh fruit)
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, melon, grapes) or a can of fruit cocktail (drained)
- 2 cups flavored milk (e.g., strawberry milk) or plain milk / plant‑based milk
- 2 cups carbonated lemon‑lime soda (e.g., Sprite / 7Up / cider) or sparkling water
- 1 to 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, assorted fresh or canned fruit. Stir gently to mix.
- Pour the chilled milk (or milk alternative) over the fruit mixture and stir lightly.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Slowly pour in the carbonated soda to preserve the fizz, then stir gently to combine without losing bubbles.
- Serve immediately — chilled, bubbly, and refreshing.
Notes
- Serve immediately: the soda’s fizz and fruit’s freshness are best right away. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- For a less sweet or dairy‑free version, you can use plain milk, plant‑based milk, or fruit juice instead of flavored milk. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Feel free to mix in seasonal fruits — berries, melon, grapes, dragon fruit, etc. — or even add jelly/coconut jelly for fun texture. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- If you want a “classic” version, traditional hwachae often used honeyed juice or water rather than milk and soda. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink / Dessert
- Method: No‑Cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: approx. 120–180 (varies with milk/fruit)
- Sugar: 15–25 g
- Sodium: 30–50 mg
- Fat: 1–3 g (if milk used)
- Saturated Fat: 0.5–1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25–35 g
- Fiber: 2–4 g
- Protein: 1–4 g
- Cholesterol: 0–5 mg
