Hwachae (Korean Watermelon Punch)

Name: Hwachae (Korean Watermelon Punch)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Ingredients: 4-5 pounds watermelon (seeded or seedless (we usually get a 10 pound watermelon and cut it in half)); 30 ounces fruit cocktail (in syrup *see notes); 23-25 fluid ounces lemon lime soda (about 3-4 cans *see notes); ¾ cup milk; Ice cubes (for cooling the punch)

Instructions

Prep:10min

This hwachae, or specifically subak-hwachae, is also known as Korean watermelon punch. It's a refreshing summer fruit punch made with watermelon, fruit cocktail, lemon-lime soda, and milk. It's super easy to make and is children and family-friendly, which makes it great for get-togethers! And if you have leftover watermelon, make some watermelon soju for the adults!

Updated at: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:04:30 GMT