Korean Hallabong Ade (Jeju Mandarin Sparkling Citrus Drink)
Hallabong ade is a sparkling citrus drink built around hallabong, a Jeju Island mandarin hybrid recognized by its thick peel, intensely sweet-tart juice, and distinctive protruding stem end. The fruit's flesh is macerated with sugar to create a syrup base, which is then mixed with sparkling water so that each sip bursts with concentrated citrus flavor. A squeeze of lemon juice reinforces the acidity and prevents the drink from becoming one-dimensionally sweet. Generous ice and a few mint leaves add herbal freshness that lifts the citrus aroma.
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Instructions
- 1
Segment one hallabong and juice the other.
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Mix hallabong juice with sugar and lemon juice to make syrup.
- 3
Fill glasses with ice and hallabong segments.
- 4
Pour in the syrup, then top gently with sparkling water.
- 5
Garnish with mint and stir lightly before serving.
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