Description
Refreshing hwachae brings Korean summer coolness straight to your glass with sweet watermelon, fragrant fruits, and sparkling soda. Cool and light, this traditional punch provides perfect relief from summer heat, inviting you to savor each delightful sip of fruity Korean refreshment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup Asian pear, diced
Liquid Base:
- 4 cups sparkling water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice wine (optional)
Garnish and Extras:
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- 2 tbsp edible flower petals (optional)
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and prepare watermelon, strawberries, and Asian pear by cutting them into uniform, bite-sized cubes and slices.
- Select a large glass pitcher or serving bowl to create an attractive presentation for the Korean summer beverage.
- Gently combine the prepared fruits in the serving container, ensuring an even distribution of colors and textures.
- Pour sparkling water into the fruit mixture, creating a light and refreshing base for the punch.
- Drizzle honey into the liquid, stirring carefully to help it dissolve and distribute evenly throughout the drink.
- If desired, add rice wine for an optional sophisticated adult version of the traditional punch, which will enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Delicately tear mint leaves and sprinkle them over the surface of the punch, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Optionally, scatter edible flower petals across the top for an elegant and visually stunning presentation.
- Add ice cubes to chill the punch and maintain its crisp, cool temperature.
- Allow the hwachae to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, enabling the fruits to infuse their flavors into the liquid.
- Serve immediately in individual glasses, ensuring each portion contains a colorful mix of fruits and garnishes.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet fruits for the most vibrant and natural flavor profile in your hwachae.
- Experiment with seasonal fruits like peaches, melons, or berries to create unique variations of this refreshing drink.
- Opt for sparkling water or light soda to maintain the traditional light and effervescent character of the punch.
- Adjust honey levels based on the natural sweetness of your chosen fruits, creating a perfectly balanced beverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Juicing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg