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Melon sa Malamig (Filipino Cantaloupe Drink)

A recipe for Melon sa Malamig (Filipino Cantaloupe Drink)! This light and refreshing drink comes together with simply cantaloupe, water, and sugar.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1 pitcher
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water plus more for pitcher
  • 1 medium cantaloupe
Optional:
  • Large splash vanilla extract
  • Sweetened condensed or evaporated milk
  • ice for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, reduce heat to low.
  2. Simmer, stirring often, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Clean the outside of the cantaloupe and cut in half.
  4. Use a spoon to remove the seeds and a melon scraper to scoop out threads of the cantaloupe into a medium bowl. If a melon scraper is not available, slice the cantaloupe and grate the flesh into the bowl.
  5. Place the grated cantaloupe flesh into the pitcher and add the cooled syrup.
  6. Fill with water. If using, add a splash of vanilla extract or some condensed/evaporated milk.
  7. Serve chilled or with crushed ice.