A pastel sky-blue drink born from mixing Milkis and blue lemon-ade over convenience store ice. The deep blue neutralizes with the Milkis into a soft sky-blue, giving a cool, refreshing soda taste that's become a beloved convenience store combo among Korea's younger crowd.
Why is it so popular?
Photographed while the layers are still intact, it looks stunning — perfect for SNS photo content. If blue lemon-ade isn't available, blue Hawaii syrup works as a substitute, so feel free to adapt based on what's in stock.
How to make it
1. Prepare a convenience store ice cup 2. Pour blue lemon-ade about halfway into the ice cup 3. Slowly pour in the Milkis to create a gradient 4. Once layers form, gently stir with a straw or stick to blend the colors
Tips
Snap your photo before the layers blend for the prettiest visual Want a deeper sky blue? Try increasing the ratio of blue lemon-ade If blue lemon-ade is sold out, blue Hawaii syrup makes a good substitute
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