Ethereal Korean Hwachae

Name: Ethereal Korean Hwachae
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Watermelon; Strawberries; Kiwi; Grapes; Carbonated Water; Honey; Korean Rice Wine; Mint Leaves; Edible Flowers

Korean Fruit Punch with Honey and Seasonal Fruits

A refreshing and delightful Korean traditional punch made with a mix of fresh fruits, honey, and carbonated water, perfect for a summer treat.

30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Fruit Mixture

Watermelon

1 cup — diced into cubes

Strawberries

1 cup — hulled and halved

Kiwi

1 cup — peeled and sliced

Grapes

1/2 cup — halved

For the Punch Base

Carbonated Water

1 cup — chilled

Honey

2 tbsp — adjust sweetness to taste

Korean Rice Wine

1/2 cup — optional for adults

For the Garnish

Mint Leaves

Edible Flowers

Preparation

Preparing the Fruit

Wash Fruits

Wash all fruits thoroughly.

Prepare Watermelon

Dice watermelon into bite-sized cubes.

Prepare Berries and Kiwi

Hull and halve strawberries, peel and slice kiwis, and halve grapes.

Preparing the Punch Base

Mix Base

In a large bowl, mix carbonated water with honey until dissolved.

Add Rice Wine

Add Korean rice wine if desired for an adult version of the punch.

Cooking Process

Fruit Infusion

Gently combine all prepared fruits with the punch base in the bowl.

Chill in Refrigerator

Allow the mixture to chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Garnishing

Add mint leaves and edible flowers just before serving.

Plating & Serving