Watermelon, berries, mint: Korean fruit punch is your July 4 quencher

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Watermelon, berries, mint: Korean fruit punch is your July 4 quencher

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Published on Jul 3, 2024, 5:52:07 PM
Total time: 00:50:00

Episode Description

Hwachae is a quenching drink that includes fruit (often watermelon), sugar, and ice. Some mixes include a tart-sweet fizzy soda or milk.

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