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★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
A Fun Twist on Fruit Punch
If you're looking for something a little different than the usual party drinks, this watermelon hwachae is a fun choice! Inspired by the popular Korean fruit punch, this recipe is packed with a variety of fresh fruit, creamy strawberry flavor, and a light fizz from lemon-lime soda. It's not hard to assemble and tastes amazing too!
Packed with Fresh Fruit
Watermelon, mango, kiwi, and mixed berries give this punch a boost of both color and vitamins. This fruity drink is always a hit at parties — kid-friendly too!
Perfect for Summer Gatherings
Served in a hollowed watermelon, this hwachae doubles as a refreshing drink and a conversation piece. It's an unexpected addition to cookouts, pool parties, picnics, and family get-togethers.
Easy, Refreshing, and Delicious
The combination of juicy fruit, creamy strawberry milk, ice, and soda creates a cold, refreshing treat that's perfect for warm weather. Best of all, it comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
Here's a look at everything you'll need to make this fun fruit punch.
Fresh Fruits
- Watermelon (start with a whole watermelon if serving in a watermelon bowl)
- Mango
- Kiwi
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
For the Juice
- Strawberry syrup
- Whole milk
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7UP)
Ingredient Notes:
- Fresh fruit is best for texture.
- Chill all fruit and liquids before assembling.
- Lemon-lime soda adds light fizz and sweetness; add it just before serving.
- Feel free to swap in other fruits.
- Whole milk creates the creamiest texture, but lower-fat milk can used.
- Sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness and the signature creamy flavor common in modern Hwachae recipes.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
Here's a look at how this delicious punch comes together:
- Hollow out half of watermelon and fill with fruit.
- Add ice.
- Mix together strawberry milk ingredients.
- Pour in strawberry milk.
- Top with Sprite.
- Serve!
Super simple!
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Hwachae is a traditional Korean fruit punch made with fresh fruit and a sweet liquid base. Modern versions often include milk, soda, or flavored drinks for a creamy, refreshing twist.
Yes! You can prepare the fruit up to a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator. Add strawberry milk and Sprite right before serving.
Watermelon is the classic choice, but berries, mango, kiwi, peaches, grapes, pineapple, and other juicy fruits all work well in this recipe.
Absolutely. Substitute the milk and sweetened condensed milk with your favorite dairy-free alternatives such as coconut milk, oat milk, or almond milk.
Hwachae is best enjoyed the day it is made for the best texture, but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
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Hwachae Fruit Punch
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large watermelon (3 cups watermelon diced)
- 1 mango peeled and diced
- 1 kiwi diced
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup strawberries chopped
- ½ cup blackberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- 2 tablespoon strawberry syrup
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz Sprite (or lemon-lime soda) (1 ½ cups)
- 2 cups ice
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Instructions
- Slice watermelon in half and hollow one side. Dice 3 cups of watermelon.
- Add all of the fruit and then add ice.
- Make the strawberry milk by whisking together strawberry syrup, milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Pour strawberry milk on top of the fruit and ice.
- Pour lemon-lime soda on top right before serving.
- Ladle juice and fruit into cups to serve.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this punch with your favorite fresh fruits such as peaches, pineapple, grapes, or whatever floats your boat!
- Chill all ingredients before assembling to keep punch nice and cool.
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