Hwachae Korean Fruit Punch (Printable Version)

Korean fruit punch with colorful fruits in honey syrup, ideal chilled for warm weather and refreshing gatherings.

# Components:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup watermelon, cubed or balled
02 - 1 cup Korean pear or Asian pear, peeled and thinly sliced
03 - 1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved
04 - 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
05 - 1/2 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
06 - 1/2 cup canned or fresh pineapple, diced

→ Syrup

07 - 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
08 - 2 cups cold water
09 - 1/2 cup Korean rice punch (sikhye) or lemon-lime soda
10 - 1 tablespoon edible dried flower petals such as chrysanthemum or rose

→ Ice

11 - 1 cup ice cubes

# Preparation steps:

01 - Prepare all fruits as specified and place them into a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, dissolve the honey or sugar with cold water. Add rice punch or lemon-lime soda if desired.
03 - Pour the sweetened liquid over the prepared fruits. Add ice cubes and gently stir to evenly combine.
04 - Transfer the fruit punch into a serving bowl or individual glasses. Garnish the top with edible dried flower petals if preferred.
05 - Serve right away while chilled and refreshing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble and customize for any occasion
  • Naturally gluten free and dairy free for all diets
  • No cooking required and finished in twenty minutes
  • Looks gorgeous served in a large bowl
02 -
  • Bursting with vitamin C from assorted fresh fruits
  • Traditional dish for summer picnics and weddings in Korea
  • Fun way to encourage kids to eat more fruit
03 -
  • Taste your fruits before assembling to balance the sweetness with your syrup
  • Always chill your mixing and serving bowls in advance for the coldest punch If using soda add it right before serving to preserve the bubbles For extra wow use a melon baller and cut all fruit into similar shapes

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