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Ethereal Korean Hwachae

Name: Ethereal Korean Hwachae
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Watermelon, 1 cup — diced into cubes; Strawberries, 1 cup — hulled and halved; Kiwi, 1 cup — peeled and sliced; Grapes, 1/2 cup — halved; Carbonated Water, 1 cup — chilled; Honey, 2 tbsp — adjust sweetness to taste; Korean Rice Wine, 1/2 cup — optional for adults; Mint Leaves; Edible Flowers

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

4.6(812 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 11, 2025

Ethereal Korean Hwachae — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fruit Mixture

For the Punch Base

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 125 kcal
Protein: 1.4 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Fat: 0.5 g
Fiber: 2.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 498 kcal
Protein: 5.6 g
Carbs: 110.5 g
Fat: 2 g
Fiber: 10.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Watermelon 1 cup — diced into cubes	46	0.9	11.5	0.2	0.6
Strawberries 1 cup — hulled and halved	49	1	11.7	0.5	3
Kiwi 1 cup — peeled and sliced	110	2.1	26	0.9	5.4
Grapes 1/2 cup — halved	52	0.6	13.8	0.2	0.7
Carbonated Water 1 cup — chilled	0	0	0	0	0
Honey 2 tbsp — adjust sweetness to taste	128	0.1	34.5	0	0
Korean Rice Wine 1/2 cup — optional for adults	103	0.3	11	0	0
Mint Leaves	5	0.3	1	0.1	0.5
Edible Flowers	5	0.3	1	0.1	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Fruit

1
Wash Fruits
Wash all fruits thoroughly.
2
Prepare Watermelon
Dice watermelon into bite-sized cubes.
3
Prepare Berries and Kiwi
Hull and halve strawberries, peel and slice kiwis, and halve grapes.

Preparing the Punch Base

1
Mix Base
In a large bowl, mix carbonated water with honey until dissolved.
2
Add Rice Wine
Add Korean rice wine if desired for an adult version of the punch.

How to Make Ethereal Korean Hwachae

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Fruit Infusion
Gently combine all prepared fruits with the punch base in the bowl.
2
Chill in Refrigerator
Allow the mixture to chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
3
Garnishing
Add mint leaves and edible flowers just before serving.